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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,816.33, 16,247.54 and 10,184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,816.33, 16,247.54 and 10,184.32 is: 15,298.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,816.33 : 16,247.54 = 10,184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,816.33/16,247.54 = 10,184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,816.33x = 16,247.54 × 10,184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,816.33x = 165,470,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,470,146.57/10,816.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,298.18

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