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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,864.44, 16,204.68 and 10,536.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,864.44, 16,204.68 and 10,536.48 is: 15,715.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,864.44 : 16,204.68 = 10,536.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,864.44/16,204.68 = 10,536.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,864.44x = 16,204.68 × 10,536.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,864.44x = 170,740,286.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,740,286.73/10,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,715.52

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