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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.65, 16,076.48 and 10,608.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.65, 16,076.48 and 10,608.30 is: 15,912.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.65 : 16,076.48 = 10,608.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.65/16,076.48 = 10,608.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.65x = 16,076.48 × 10,608.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.65x = 170,544,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,544,069.74/10,717.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,912.45

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