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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.74, 15,985.98 and 10,304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.74, 15,985.98 and 10,304.68 is: 15,433.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.74 : 15,985.98 = 10,304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.74/15,985.98 = 10,304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.74x = 15,985.98 × 10,304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.74x = 164,730,408.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,730,408.39/10,673.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,433.24

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