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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.40, 16,008.60 and 10,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.40, 16,008.60 and 10,413.20 is: 15,619.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.40 : 16,008.60 = 10,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.40/16,008.60 = 10,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.40x = 16,008.60 × 10,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.40x = 166,700,753.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,700,753.52/10,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,619.80

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