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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,892.08, 16,343.70 and 10,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,892.08, 16,343.70 and 10,075.60 is: 15,118.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,892.08 : 16,343.70 = 10,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,892.08/16,343.70 = 10,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,892.08x = 16,343.70 × 10,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,892.08x = 164,672,583.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,672,583.72/10,892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,118.56

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