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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.62, 16,056.99 and 10,484.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.62, 16,056.99 and 10,484.34 is: 15,707.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.62 : 16,056.99 = 10,484.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.62/16,056.99 = 10,484.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.62x = 16,056.99 × 10,484.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.62x = 168,346,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,346,942.54/10,717.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,707.49

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