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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,714.95, 16,166.67 and 10,346.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,714.95, 16,166.67 and 10,346.79 is: 15,611.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,714.95 : 16,166.67 = 10,346.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,714.95/16,166.67 = 10,346.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,714.95x = 16,166.67 × 10,346.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,714.95x = 167,273,139.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,273,139.49/10,714.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,611.19

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