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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.84, 16,053.52 and 10,493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.84, 16,053.52 and 10,493.36 is: 15,661.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.84 : 16,053.52 = 10,493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.84/16,053.52 = 10,493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.84x = 16,053.52 × 10,493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.84x = 168,455,364.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,455,364.63/10,755.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,661.76

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