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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.74, 16,161.02 and 10,136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.74, 16,161.02 and 10,136.02 is: 15,177.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.74 : 16,161.02 = 10,136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.74/16,161.02 = 10,136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.74x = 16,161.02 × 10,136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.74x = 163,808,421.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,808,421.94/10,792.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,177.65

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