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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,814.40, 16,221.60 and 10,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,814.40, 16,221.60 and 10,209.60 is: 15,314.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,814.40 : 16,221.60 = 10,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,814.40/16,221.60 = 10,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,814.40x = 16,221.60 × 10,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,814.40x = 165,616,047.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,616,047.36/10,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,314.40

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