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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,904.37, 16,356.62 and 10,373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,904.37, 16,356.62 and 10,373.14 is: 15,559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,904.37 : 16,356.62 = 10,373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,904.37/16,356.62 = 10,373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,904.37x = 16,356.62 × 10,373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,904.37x = 169,669,509.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,669,509.19/10,904.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,559.77

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