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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,926.40, 16,389.60 and 9,716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,926.40, 16,389.60 and 9,716.80 is: 14,575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,926.40 : 16,389.60 = 9,716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,926.40/16,389.60 = 9,716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,926.40x = 16,389.60 × 9,716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,926.40x = 159,254,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,254,465.28/10,926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,575.20

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