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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.23, 16,492.83 and 2,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.23, 16,492.83 and 2,675.24 is: 4,012.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.23 : 16,492.83 = 2,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.23/16,492.83 = 2,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.23x = 16,492.83 × 2,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.23x = 44,122,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,122,355.70/10,995.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.86

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