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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,924.66, 16,361.47 and 10,042.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,924.66, 16,361.47 and 10,042.57 is: 15,040.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,924.66 : 16,361.47 = 10,042.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,924.66/16,361.47 = 10,042.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,924.66x = 16,361.47 × 10,042.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,924.66x = 164,311,207.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,311,207.78/10,924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,040.40

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