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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,935.80, 16,422.90 and 10,590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,935.80, 16,422.90 and 10,590.20 is: 15,903.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,935.80 : 16,422.90 = 10,590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,935.80/16,422.90 = 10,590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,935.80x = 16,422.90 × 10,590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,935.80x = 173,921,795.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,921,795.58/10,935.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,903.89

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