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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,964.55, 16,466.62 and 10,085.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,964.55, 16,466.62 and 10,085.45 is: 15,146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964.55 : 16,466.62 = 10,085.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964.55/16,466.62 = 10,085.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964.55x = 16,466.62 × 10,085.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964.55x = 166,073,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,073,272.68/10,964.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,146.38

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