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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,955.80, 16,433.70 and 10,178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,955.80, 16,433.70 and 10,178.20 is: 15,267.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,955.80 : 16,433.70 = 10,178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,955.80/16,433.70 = 10,178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,955.80x = 16,433.70 × 10,178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,955.80x = 167,265,485.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,265,485.34/10,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,267.30

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