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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,851.81, 16,277.73 and 10,297.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,851.81, 16,277.73 and 10,297.77 is: 15,446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,851.81 : 16,277.73 = 10,297.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,851.81/16,277.73 = 10,297.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,851.81x = 16,277.73 × 10,297.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,851.81x = 167,624,319.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,624,319.66/10,851.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,446.67

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