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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.80, 16,052.40 and 9,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.80, 16,052.40 and 9,355.20 is: 13,999.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.80 : 16,052.40 = 9,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.80/16,052.40 = 9,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.80x = 16,052.40 × 9,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.80x = 150,173,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,173,412.48/10,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,999.83

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