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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.61, 16,073.88 and 10,317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.61, 16,073.88 and 10,317.54 is: 15,459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.61 : 16,073.88 = 10,317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.61/16,073.88 = 10,317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.61x = 16,073.88 × 10,317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.61x = 165,842,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,842,921.44/10,727.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,459.45

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