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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,928.80, 16,412.40 and 10,583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,928.80, 16,412.40 and 10,583.20 is: 15,893.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,928.80 : 16,412.40 = 10,583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,928.80/16,412.40 = 10,583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,928.80x = 16,412.40 × 10,583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,928.80x = 173,695,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,695,711.68/10,928.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,893.39

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