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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.07, 16,441.61 and 10,173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.07, 16,441.61 and 10,173.75 is: 15,260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.07 : 16,441.61 = 10,173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.07/16,441.61 = 10,173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.07x = 16,441.61 × 10,173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.07x = 167,272,829.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,272,829.74/10,961.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,260.63

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