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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.74, 16,082.04 and 10,469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.74, 16,082.04 and 10,469.34 is: 15,595.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.74 : 16,082.04 = 10,469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.74/16,082.04 = 10,469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.74x = 16,082.04 × 10,469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.74x = 168,368,344.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,368,344.65/10,795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,595.81

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