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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,840.14, 16,266.27 and 10,757.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,840.14, 16,266.27 and 10,757.52 is: 16,142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,840.14 : 16,266.27 = 10,757.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,840.14/16,266.27 = 10,757.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,840.14x = 16,266.27 × 10,757.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,840.14x = 174,984,724.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,984,724.85/10,840.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,142.29

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