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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,860.27, 16,265.10 and 10,560.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,860.27, 16,265.10 and 10,560.96 is: 15,816.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,860.27 : 16,265.10 = 10,560.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,860.27/16,265.10 = 10,560.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,860.27x = 16,265.10 × 10,560.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,860.27x = 171,775,080.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,775,080.40/10,860.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,816.83

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