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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,732.80, 16,099.20 and 10,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,732.80, 16,099.20 and 10,084.80 is: 15,127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,732.80 : 16,099.20 = 10,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,732.80/16,099.20 = 10,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,732.80x = 16,099.20 × 10,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,732.80x = 162,357,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,357,212.16/10,732.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,127.20

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