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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,760.24, 16,164.96 and 10,317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,760.24, 16,164.96 and 10,317.92 is: 15,500.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,760.24 : 16,164.96 = 10,317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,760.24/16,164.96 = 10,317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,760.24x = 16,164.96 × 10,317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,760.24x = 166,788,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,788,764.08/10,760.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,500.47

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