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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,561.60, 15,842.40 and 9,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,561.60, 15,842.40 and 9,719.20 is: 14,578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,561.60 : 15,842.40 = 9,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,561.60/15,842.40 = 9,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,561.60x = 15,842.40 × 9,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,561.60x = 153,975,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,975,454.08/10,561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,578.80

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