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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.20, 16,014.30 and 9,380.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.20, 16,014.30 and 9,380.20 is: 14,070.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.20 : 16,014.30 = 9,380.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.20/16,014.30 = 9,380.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.20x = 16,014.30 × 9,380.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.20x = 150,217,336.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,217,336.86/10,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,070.30

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