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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.16, 15,860.39 and 10,350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.16, 15,860.39 and 10,350.68 is: 15,447.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.16 : 15,860.39 = 10,350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.16/15,860.39 = 10,350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.16x = 15,860.39 × 10,350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.16x = 164,165,821.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,165,821.57/10,627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.76

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