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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,972.10, 16,458.16 and 10,316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,972.10, 16,458.16 and 10,316.82 is: 15,475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,972.10 : 16,458.16 = 10,316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,972.10/16,458.16 = 10,316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,972.10x = 16,458.16 × 10,316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,972.10x = 169,795,874.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,795,874.25/10,972.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.24

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