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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,809.70, 16,182.15 and 10,168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,809.70, 16,182.15 and 10,168.90 is: 15,222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,809.70 : 16,182.15 = 10,168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,809.70/16,182.15 = 10,168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,809.70x = 16,182.15 × 10,168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,809.70x = 164,554,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,554,665.14/10,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.87

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