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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,647.45, 15,980.69 and 10,607.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,647.45, 15,980.69 and 10,607.76 is: 15,921.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,647.45 : 15,980.69 = 10,607.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,647.45/15,980.69 = 10,607.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,647.45x = 15,980.69 × 10,607.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,647.45x = 169,519,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,519,350.67/10,647.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,921.12

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