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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.62, 16,058.49 and 10,485.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.62, 16,058.49 and 10,485.34 is: 15,708.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.62 : 16,058.49 = 10,485.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.62/16,058.49 = 10,485.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.62x = 16,058.49 × 10,485.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.62x = 168,378,727.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,378,727.54/10,718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,708.99

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