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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.26, 16,027.94 and 10,432.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.26, 16,027.94 and 10,432.83 is: 15,541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.26 : 16,027.94 = 10,432.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.26/16,027.94 = 10,432.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.26x = 16,027.94 × 10,432.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.26x = 167,216,859.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,216,859.46/10,759.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.66

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