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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.44, 16,555.37 and 10,048.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.44, 16,555.37 and 10,048.43 is: 15,146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.44 : 16,555.37 = 10,048.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.44/16,555.37 = 10,048.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.44x = 16,555.37 × 10,048.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.44x = 166,355,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,355,476.57/10,983.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,146.03

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