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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.80, 16,074.79 and 10,019.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.80, 16,074.79 and 10,019.14 is: 15,025.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.80 : 16,074.79 = 10,019.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.80/16,074.79 = 10,019.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.80x = 16,074.79 × 10,019.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.80x = 161,055,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,055,571.48/10,718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,025.52

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