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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.84, 16,094.52 and 10,230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.84, 16,094.52 and 10,230.48 is: 15,351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.84 : 16,094.52 = 10,230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.84/16,094.52 = 10,230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.84x = 16,094.52 × 10,230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.84x = 164,654,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,654,664.97/10,725.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,351.21

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