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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.28, 16,553.80 and 10,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.28, 16,553.80 and 10,348.24 is: 15,596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.28 : 16,553.80 = 10,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.28/16,553.80 = 10,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.28x = 16,553.80 × 10,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.28x = 171,302,695.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,302,695.31/10,983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.68

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