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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,807.66, 16,192.05 and 10,049.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,807.66, 16,192.05 and 10,049.50 is: 15,056.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,807.66 : 16,192.05 = 10,049.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,807.66/16,192.05 = 10,049.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,807.66x = 16,192.05 × 10,049.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,807.66x = 162,722,006.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,722,006.48/10,807.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,056.17

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