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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.80, 16,249.20 and 10,030.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.80, 16,249.20 and 10,030.90 is: 15,046.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.80 : 16,249.20 = 10,030.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.80/16,249.20 = 10,030.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.80x = 16,249.20 × 10,030.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.80x = 162,994,100.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,994,100.28/10,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,046.35

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