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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,844.60, 16,266.90 and 10,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,844.60, 16,266.90 and 10,034.60 is: 15,051.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,844.60 : 16,266.90 = 10,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,844.60/16,266.90 = 10,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,844.60x = 16,266.90 × 10,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,844.60x = 163,231,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,231,834.74/10,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,051.90

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