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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,907.98, 16,253.74 and 10,379.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,907.98, 16,253.74 and 10,379.05 is: 15,465.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,907.98 : 16,253.74 = 10,379.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,907.98/16,253.74 = 10,379.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,907.98x = 16,253.74 × 10,379.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,907.98x = 168,698,380.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,698,380.15/10,907.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,465.59

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