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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.95, 16,449.24 and 10,073.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.95, 16,449.24 and 10,073.88 is: 15,129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.95 : 16,449.24 = 10,073.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.95/16,449.24 = 10,073.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.95x = 16,449.24 × 10,073.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.95x = 165,707,669.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,707,669.85/10,952.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,129.04

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