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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,855.31, 16,282.98 and 10,301.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,855.31, 16,282.98 and 10,301.27 is: 15,451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,855.31 : 16,282.98 = 10,301.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,855.31/16,282.98 = 10,301.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,855.31x = 16,282.98 × 10,301.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,855.31x = 167,735,373.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,735,373.38/10,855.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,451.92

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