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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,621.60, 15,932.40 and 8,168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,621.60, 15,932.40 and 8,168.80 is: 12,253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,621.60 : 15,932.40 = 8,168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,621.60/15,932.40 = 8,168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,621.60x = 15,932.40 × 8,168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,621.60x = 130,148,589.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,148,589.12/10,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,253.20

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