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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,600.09, 15,819.63 and 10,170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,600.09, 15,819.63 and 10,170.96 is: 15,179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,600.09 : 15,819.63 = 10,170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,600.09/15,819.63 = 10,170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,600.09x = 15,819.63 × 10,170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,600.09x = 160,900,744.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,900,744.85/10,600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,179.19

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