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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,903.88, 15,014.76 and 10,658.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,903.88, 15,014.76 and 10,658.72 is: 14,677.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,903.88 : 15,014.76 = 10,658.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,903.88/15,014.76 = 10,658.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,903.88x = 15,014.76 × 10,658.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,903.88x = 160,038,122.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,038,122.71/10,903.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,677.17

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