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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.46, 16,555.74 and 10,048.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.46, 16,555.74 and 10,048.35 is: 15,147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.46 : 16,555.74 = 10,048.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.46/16,555.74 = 10,048.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.46x = 16,555.74 × 10,048.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.46x = 166,357,870.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,357,870.03/10,982.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,147.60

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