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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,837.62, 16,283.84 and 10,400.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,837.62, 16,283.84 and 10,400.22 is: 15,626.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,837.62 : 16,283.84 = 10,400.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,837.62/16,283.84 = 10,400.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,837.62x = 16,283.84 × 10,400.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,837.62x = 169,355,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,355,466.44/10,837.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.63

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