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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,993.60, 16,490.40 and 10,669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,993.60, 16,490.40 and 10,669.60 is: 16,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,993.60 : 16,490.40 = 10,669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,993.60/16,490.40 = 10,669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,993.60x = 16,490.40 × 10,669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,993.60x = 175,945,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,945,971.84/10,993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,004.40

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