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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,786.77, 16,066.19 and 10,306.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,786.77, 16,066.19 and 10,306.89 is: 15,351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,786.77 : 16,066.19 = 10,306.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,786.77/16,066.19 = 10,306.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,786.77x = 16,066.19 × 10,306.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,786.77x = 165,592,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,592,321.18/10,786.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,351.43

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