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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,808.32, 16,217.52 and 10,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,808.32, 16,217.52 and 10,633.60 is: 15,955.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,808.32 : 16,217.52 = 10,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,808.32/16,217.52 = 10,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,808.32x = 16,217.52 × 10,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,808.32x = 172,450,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,450,620.67/10,808.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,955.36

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