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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,904.60, 16,356.90 and 10,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,904.60, 16,356.90 and 10,062.20 is: 15,093.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,904.60 : 16,356.90 = 10,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,904.60/16,356.90 = 10,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,904.60x = 16,356.90 × 10,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,904.60x = 164,586,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,586,399.18/10,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,093.30

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