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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.95, 16,444.26 and 10,262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.95, 16,444.26 and 10,262.51 is: 15,393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.95 : 16,444.26 = 10,262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.95/16,444.26 = 10,262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.95x = 16,444.26 × 10,262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.95x = 168,759,300.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,759,300.47/10,962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,393.61

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