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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.24, 16,167.77 and 10,421.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.24, 16,167.77 and 10,421.09 is: 15,607.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.24 : 16,167.77 = 10,421.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.24/16,167.77 = 10,421.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.24x = 16,167.77 × 10,421.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.24x = 168,485,753.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,485,753.03/10,795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,607.41

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