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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,957.70, 16,440.60 and 10,552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,957.70, 16,440.60 and 10,552.70 is: 15,832.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,957.70 : 16,440.60 = 10,552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,957.70/16,440.60 = 10,552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,957.70x = 16,440.60 × 10,552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,957.70x = 173,492,719.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,492,719.62/10,957.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,832.95

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