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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.57, 16,440.86 and 10,173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.57, 16,440.86 and 10,173.25 is: 15,259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.57 : 16,440.86 = 10,173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.57/16,440.86 = 10,173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.57x = 16,440.86 × 10,173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.57x = 167,256,979.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,256,979.00/10,960.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,259.88

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