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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.32, 16,161.48 and 9,530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.32, 16,161.48 and 9,530.16 is: 14,295.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.32 : 16,161.48 = 9,530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.32/16,161.48 = 9,530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.32x = 16,161.48 × 9,530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.32x = 154,021,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,021,490.24/10,774.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,295.24

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