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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,867.17, 15,003.32 and 10,197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,867.17, 15,003.32 and 10,197.03 is: 14,078.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,867.17 : 15,003.32 = 10,197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,867.17/15,003.32 = 10,197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,867.17x = 15,003.32 × 10,197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,867.17x = 152,989,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,989,253.15/10,867.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,078.11

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