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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,868.80, 16,303.20 and 9,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,868.80, 16,303.20 and 9,659.20 is: 14,488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,868.80 : 16,303.20 = 9,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,868.80/16,303.20 = 9,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,868.80x = 16,303.20 × 9,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,868.80x = 157,475,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,475,869.44/10,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,488.80

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