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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,808.70, 16,213.05 and 10,565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,808.70, 16,213.05 and 10,565.70 is: 15,848.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,808.70 : 16,213.05 = 10,565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,808.70/16,213.05 = 10,565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,808.70x = 16,213.05 × 10,565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,808.70x = 171,302,222.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,302,222.39/10,808.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,848.55

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