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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674.36, 16,046.60 and 9,903.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674.36, 16,046.60 and 9,903.67 is: 14,888.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674.36 : 16,046.60 = 9,903.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674.36/16,046.60 = 9,903.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674.36x = 16,046.60 × 9,903.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674.36x = 158,920,231.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,920,231.02/10,674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,888.03

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