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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,940.80, 16,411.20 and 10,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,940.80, 16,411.20 and 10,292.80 is: 15,439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,940.80 : 16,411.20 = 10,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,940.80/16,411.20 = 10,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,940.80x = 16,411.20 × 10,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,940.80x = 168,917,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,917,199.36/10,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,439.20

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