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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,866.52, 16,202.45 and 10,669.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,866.52, 16,202.45 and 10,669.69 is: 15,908.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,866.52 : 16,202.45 = 10,669.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,866.52/16,202.45 = 10,669.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,866.52x = 16,202.45 × 10,669.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,866.52x = 172,875,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,875,118.74/10,866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,908.97

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