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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.31, 16,542.62 and 10,001.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.31, 16,542.62 and 10,001.36 is: 15,065.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.31 : 16,542.62 = 10,001.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.31/16,542.62 = 10,001.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.31x = 16,542.62 × 10,001.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.31x = 165,448,565.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,448,565.24/10,982.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,065.01

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