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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,723.84, 16,091.52 and 10,228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,723.84, 16,091.52 and 10,228.48 is: 15,348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,723.84 : 16,091.52 = 10,228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,723.84/16,091.52 = 10,228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,723.84x = 16,091.52 × 10,228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,723.84x = 164,591,790.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,591,790.49/10,723.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,348.21

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