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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,844.71, 16,236.08 and 10,155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,844.71, 16,236.08 and 10,155.81 is: 15,204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,844.71 : 16,236.08 = 10,155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,844.71/16,236.08 = 10,155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,844.71x = 16,236.08 × 10,155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,844.71x = 164,890,492.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,890,492.85/10,844.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,204.69

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