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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,872.40, 16,308.60 and 10,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,872.40, 16,308.60 and 10,401.80 is: 15,602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,872.40 : 16,308.60 = 10,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,872.40/16,308.60 = 10,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,872.40x = 16,308.60 × 10,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,872.40x = 169,638,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,638,795.48/10,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,602.70

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