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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.68, 15,117.74 and 10,052.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.68, 15,117.74 and 10,052.03 is: 13,861.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.68 : 15,117.74 = 10,052.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.68/15,117.74 = 10,052.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.68x = 15,117.74 × 10,052.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.68x = 151,964,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,964,001.24/10,962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,861.95

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