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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,605.60, 15,908.40 and 9,957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,605.60, 15,908.40 and 9,957.60 is: 14,936.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,605.60 : 15,908.40 = 9,957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,605.60/15,908.40 = 9,957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,605.60x = 15,908.40 × 9,957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,605.60x = 158,409,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,409,483.84/10,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,936.40

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