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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.37, 16,033.41 and 10,407.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.37, 16,033.41 and 10,407.02 is: 15,508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.37 : 16,033.41 = 10,407.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.37/16,033.41 = 10,407.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.37x = 16,033.41 × 10,407.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.37x = 166,859,938.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,859,938.37/10,759.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,508.34

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