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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.24, 16,030.71 and 10,154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.24, 16,030.71 and 10,154.93 is: 15,130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.24 : 16,030.71 = 10,154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.24/16,030.71 = 10,154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.24x = 16,030.71 × 10,154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.24x = 162,790,737.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,790,737.90/10,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,130.33

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