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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,827.60, 16,221.96 and 10,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,827.60, 16,221.96 and 10,244.40 is: 15,348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,827.60 : 16,221.96 = 10,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,827.60/16,221.96 = 10,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,827.60x = 16,221.96 × 10,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,827.60x = 166,184,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,184,247.02/10,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,348.21

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