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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,810.06, 16,242.53 and 10,372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,810.06, 16,242.53 and 10,372.66 is: 15,585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,810.06 : 16,242.53 = 10,372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,810.06/16,242.53 = 10,372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,810.06x = 16,242.53 × 10,372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,810.06x = 168,478,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,478,148.76/10,810.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,585.31

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