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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.20, 16,011.36 and 10,599.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.20, 16,011.36 and 10,599.36 is: 15,933.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.20 : 16,011.36 = 10,599.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.20/16,011.36 = 10,599.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.20x = 16,011.36 × 10,599.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.20x = 169,710,168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,710,168.73/10,651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,933.43

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