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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.20, 15,916.80 and 10,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.20, 15,916.80 and 10,534.40 is: 15,801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.20 : 15,916.80 = 10,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.20/15,916.80 = 10,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.20x = 15,916.80 × 10,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.20x = 167,673,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,673,937.92/10,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,801.60

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