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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,902.60, 16,329.60 and 10,659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,902.60, 16,329.60 and 10,659.60 is: 15,965.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,902.60 : 16,329.60 = 10,659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,902.60/16,329.60 = 10,659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,902.60x = 16,329.60 × 10,659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,902.60x = 174,067,004.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,067,004.16/10,902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,965.64

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