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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,868.70, 16,303.05 and 10,134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,868.70, 16,303.05 and 10,134.30 is: 15,201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,868.70 : 16,303.05 = 10,134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,868.70/16,303.05 = 10,134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,868.70x = 16,303.05 × 10,134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,868.70x = 165,219,999.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,219,999.62/10,868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,201.45

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