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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.80, 16,013.70 and 10,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.80, 16,013.70 and 10,027.80 is: 15,041.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.80 : 16,013.70 = 10,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.80/16,013.70 = 10,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.80x = 16,013.70 × 10,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.80x = 160,582,180.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,582,180.86/10,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.70

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