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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.80, 16,006.39 and 10,418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.80, 16,006.39 and 10,418.34 is: 15,520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.80 : 16,006.39 = 10,418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.80/16,006.39 = 10,418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.80x = 16,006.39 × 10,418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.80x = 166,760,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,760,013.19/10,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,520.07

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