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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.90, 16,060.38 and 10,486.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.90, 16,060.38 and 10,486.62 is: 15,710.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.90 : 16,060.38 = 10,486.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.90/16,060.38 = 10,486.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.90x = 16,060.38 × 10,486.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.90x = 168,419,102.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,419,102.12/10,719.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,710.88

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