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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,853.20, 16,279.80 and 10,197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,853.20, 16,279.80 and 10,197.10 is: 15,295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,853.20 : 16,279.80 = 10,197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,853.20/16,279.80 = 10,197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,853.20x = 16,279.80 × 10,197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,853.20x = 166,006,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,006,748.58/10,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,295.65

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