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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,990.62, 15,175.74 and 10,150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,990.62, 15,175.74 and 10,150.98 is: 14,016.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,990.62 : 15,175.74 = 10,150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,990.62/15,175.74 = 10,150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,990.62x = 15,175.74 × 10,150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,990.62x = 154,048,633.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,048,633.23/10,990.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,016.37

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