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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,973.10, 16,459.66 and 10,317.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,973.10, 16,459.66 and 10,317.82 is: 15,476.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,973.10 : 16,459.66 = 10,317.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,973.10/16,459.66 = 10,317.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,973.10x = 16,459.66 × 10,317.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,973.10x = 169,827,809.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,827,809.14/10,973.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.74

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