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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852.11, 16,318.26 and 10,458.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852.11, 16,318.26 and 10,458.45 is: 15,726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852.11 : 16,318.26 = 10,458.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852.11/16,318.26 = 10,458.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852.11x = 16,318.26 × 10,458.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852.11x = 170,663,706.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,663,706.30/10,852.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,726.32

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