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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,704.90, 16,057.35 and 10,595.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,704.90, 16,057.35 and 10,595.55 is: 15,893.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,704.90 : 16,057.35 = 10,595.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,704.90/16,057.35 = 10,595.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,704.90x = 16,057.35 × 10,595.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,704.90x = 170,136,454.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,136,454.79/10,704.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,893.33

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