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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,907.80, 16,380.90 and 10,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,907.80, 16,380.90 and 10,562.20 is: 15,861.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,907.80 : 16,380.90 = 10,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,907.80/16,380.90 = 10,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,907.80x = 16,380.90 × 10,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,907.80x = 173,018,341.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,018,341.98/10,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,861.89

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