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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,680.80, 16,021.20 and 9,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,680.80, 16,021.20 and 9,903.20 is: 14,854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,680.80 : 16,021.20 = 9,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,680.80/16,021.20 = 9,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,680.80x = 16,021.20 × 9,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,680.80x = 158,661,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,661,147.84/10,680.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,854.80

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