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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.74, 16,165.52 and 10,139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.74, 16,165.52 and 10,139.02 is: 15,182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.74 : 16,165.52 = 10,139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.74/16,165.52 = 10,139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.74x = 16,165.52 × 10,139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.74x = 163,902,530.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,902,530.59/10,795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,182.15

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