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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.56, 16,544.51 and 10,002.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.56, 16,544.51 and 10,002.61 is: 15,066.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.56 : 16,544.51 = 10,002.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.56/16,544.51 = 10,002.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.56x = 16,544.51 × 10,002.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.56x = 165,488,198.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,488,198.45/10,983.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,066.90

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