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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,844.46, 16,235.70 and 10,155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,844.46, 16,235.70 and 10,155.56 is: 15,204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,844.46 : 16,235.70 = 10,155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,844.46/16,235.70 = 10,155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,844.46x = 16,235.70 × 10,155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,844.46x = 164,882,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,882,625.49/10,844.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,204.32

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