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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795, 16,193.04 and 10,226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795, 16,193.04 and 10,226.92 is: 15,340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795 : 16,193.04 = 10,226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795/16,193.04 = 10,226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795x = 16,193.04 × 10,226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795x = 165,604,924.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,604,924.64/10,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,340.89

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