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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.76, 16,176.83 and 10,279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.76, 16,176.83 and 10,279.22 is: 15,350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.76 : 16,176.83 = 10,279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.76/16,176.83 = 10,279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.76x = 16,176.83 × 10,279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.76x = 166,285,062.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,285,062.19/10,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,350.20

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