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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,873.73, 15,003.69 and 10,320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,873.73, 15,003.69 and 10,320.10 is: 14,239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,873.73 : 15,003.69 = 10,320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,873.73/15,003.69 = 10,320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,873.73x = 15,003.69 × 10,320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,873.73x = 154,839,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,839,581.17/10,873.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,239.79

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