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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,994.70, 16,470.45 and 10,217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,994.70, 16,470.45 and 10,217.10 is: 15,305.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,994.70 : 16,470.45 = 10,217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,994.70/16,470.45 = 10,217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,994.70x = 16,470.45 × 10,217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,994.70x = 168,280,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,280,234.70/10,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,305.58

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