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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.70, 16,013.55 and 10,165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.70, 16,013.55 and 10,165.40 is: 15,248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.70 : 16,013.55 = 10,165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.70/16,013.55 = 10,165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.70x = 16,013.55 × 10,165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.70x = 162,784,141.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,784,141.17/10,675.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,248.10

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