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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,844.20, 16,266.30 and 10,188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,844.20, 16,266.30 and 10,188.10 is: 15,282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,844.20 : 16,266.30 = 10,188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,844.20/16,266.30 = 10,188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,844.20x = 16,266.30 × 10,188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,844.20x = 165,722,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,722,691.03/10,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,282.15

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