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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.93, 16,101.60 and 10,275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.93, 16,101.60 and 10,275.07 is: 15,436.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.93 : 16,101.60 = 10,275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.93/16,101.60 = 10,275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.93x = 16,101.60 × 10,275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.93x = 165,445,067.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,445,067.11/10,717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,436.29

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