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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,680.72, 16,023.96 and 9,652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,680.72, 16,023.96 and 9,652.56 is: 14,481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,680.72 : 16,023.96 = 9,652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,680.72/16,023.96 = 9,652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,680.72x = 16,023.96 × 9,652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,680.72x = 154,672,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,672,235.34/10,680.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,481.44

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