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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.70, 16,477.05 and 10,474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.70, 16,477.05 and 10,474.40 is: 15,711.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.70 : 16,477.05 = 10,474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.70/16,477.05 = 10,474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.70x = 16,477.05 × 10,474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.70x = 172,587,212.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,587,212.52/10,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,711.60

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