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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,883.73, 15,017.49 and 10,330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,883.73, 15,017.49 and 10,330.10 is: 14,253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,883.73 : 15,017.49 = 10,330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,883.73/15,017.49 = 10,330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,883.73x = 15,017.49 × 10,330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,883.73x = 155,132,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,132,098.36/10,883.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,253.58

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