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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.04, 16,243.24 and 10,372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.04, 16,243.24 and 10,372.08 is: 15,455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.04 : 16,243.24 = 10,372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.04/16,243.24 = 10,372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.04x = 16,243.24 × 10,372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.04x = 168,476,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,476,184.74/10,901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.06

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