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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,790.20, 16,209.60 and 10,498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,790.20, 16,209.60 and 10,498.60 is: 15,771.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,790.20 : 16,209.60 = 10,498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,790.20/16,209.60 = 10,498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,790.20x = 16,209.60 × 10,498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,790.20x = 170,178,106.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,178,106.56/10,790.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,771.54

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