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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,867.56, 14,984.52 and 10,080.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,867.56, 14,984.52 and 10,080.24 is: 13,898.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,867.56 : 14,984.52 = 10,080.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,867.56/14,984.52 = 10,080.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,867.56x = 14,984.52 × 10,080.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,867.56x = 151,047,557.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,047,557.88/10,867.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.94

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