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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,037.30, 16,555.95 and 10,130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,037.30, 16,555.95 and 10,130.10 is: 15,195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,037.30 : 16,555.95 = 10,130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,037.30/16,555.95 = 10,130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,037.30x = 16,555.95 × 10,130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,037.30x = 167,713,429.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,713,429.10/11,037.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,195.15

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