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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.80, 16,127.70 and 10,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.80, 16,127.70 and 10,103.80 is: 15,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.80 : 16,127.70 = 10,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.80/16,127.70 = 10,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.80x = 16,127.70 × 10,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.80x = 162,951,055.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,951,055.26/10,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,155.70

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