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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,803.70, 16,205.55 and 10,560.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,803.70, 16,205.55 and 10,560.70 is: 15,841.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,803.70 : 16,205.55 = 10,560.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,803.70/16,205.55 = 10,560.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,803.70x = 16,205.55 × 10,560.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,803.70x = 171,141,951.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,141,951.89/10,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,841.05

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