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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,778.40, 16,056.36 and 10,452.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,778.40, 16,056.36 and 10,452.06 is: 15,570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778.40 : 16,056.36 = 10,452.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778.40/16,056.36 = 10,452.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778.40x = 16,056.36 × 10,452.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778.40x = 167,822,038.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,822,038.10/10,778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,570.22

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