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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,748.67, 16,035.72 and 10,167.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,748.67, 16,035.72 and 10,167.39 is: 15,168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,748.67 : 16,035.72 = 10,167.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,748.67/16,035.72 = 10,167.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,748.67x = 16,035.72 × 10,167.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,748.67x = 163,041,419.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,041,419.17/10,748.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,168.52

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