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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,791.52, 16,186.96 and 10,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,791.52, 16,186.96 and 10,150.24 is: 15,225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,791.52 : 16,186.96 = 10,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,791.52/16,186.96 = 10,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,791.52x = 16,186.96 × 10,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,791.52x = 164,301,528.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,301,528.87/10,791.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,225.06

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