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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,865.60, 16,333.20 and 10,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,865.60, 16,333.20 and 10,095.20 is: 15,175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,865.60 : 16,333.20 = 10,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,865.60/16,333.20 = 10,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,865.60x = 16,333.20 × 10,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,865.60x = 164,886,920.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,886,920.64/10,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,175.13

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