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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,986.60, 16,479.90 and 10,144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,986.60, 16,479.90 and 10,144.20 is: 15,216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,986.60 : 16,479.90 = 10,144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,986.60/16,479.90 = 10,144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,986.60x = 16,479.90 × 10,144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,986.60x = 167,175,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,175,401.58/10,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,216.30

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