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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,987.80, 16,481.70 and 10,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,987.80, 16,481.70 and 10,450.20 is: 15,675.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,987.80 : 16,481.70 = 10,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,987.80/16,481.70 = 10,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,987.80x = 16,481.70 × 10,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,987.80x = 172,237,061.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,237,061.34/10,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,675.30

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