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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.60, 16,133.40 and 10,467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.60, 16,133.40 and 10,467.60 is: 15,701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.60 : 16,133.40 = 10,467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.60/16,133.40 = 10,467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.60x = 16,133.40 × 10,467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.60x = 168,877,977.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,877,977.84/10,755.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,701.40

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