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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,827.60, 16,241.40 and 10,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,827.60, 16,241.40 and 10,179.60 is: 15,269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,827.60 : 16,241.40 = 10,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,827.60/16,241.40 = 10,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,827.60x = 16,241.40 × 10,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,827.60x = 165,330,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,330,955.44/10,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,269.40

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