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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,972.80, 16,459.20 and 10,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,972.80, 16,459.20 and 10,065.60 is: 15,098.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,972.80 : 16,459.20 = 10,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,972.80/16,459.20 = 10,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,972.80x = 16,459.20 × 10,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,972.80x = 165,671,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,671,723.52/10,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,098.40

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