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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,851.80, 16,277.70 and 10,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,851.80, 16,277.70 and 10,074.20 is: 15,111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,851.80 : 16,277.70 = 10,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,851.80/16,277.70 = 10,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,851.80x = 16,277.70 × 10,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,851.80x = 163,984,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,984,805.34/10,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,111.30

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