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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,799.08, 16,175.58 and 10,015.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,799.08, 16,175.58 and 10,015.72 is: 15,002.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,799.08 : 16,175.58 = 10,015.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,799.08/16,175.58 = 10,015.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,799.08x = 16,175.58 × 10,015.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,799.08x = 162,010,080.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,010,080.12/10,799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,002.21

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