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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,943.70, 16,419.60 and 10,538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,943.70, 16,419.60 and 10,538.70 is: 15,811.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,943.70 : 16,419.60 = 10,538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,943.70/16,419.60 = 10,538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,943.70x = 16,419.60 × 10,538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,943.70x = 173,041,238.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,041,238.52/10,943.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,811.95

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