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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,761.26, 16,030.92 and 10,434.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,761.26, 16,030.92 and 10,434.84 is: 15,544.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,761.26 : 16,030.92 = 10,434.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,761.26/16,030.92 = 10,434.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,761.26x = 16,030.92 × 10,434.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,761.26x = 167,280,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,280,085.25/10,761.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,544.66

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