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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.14, 16,494.24 and 2,676.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.14, 16,494.24 and 2,676.16 is: 4,014.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.14 : 16,494.24 = 2,676.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.14/16,494.24 = 2,676.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.14x = 16,494.24 × 2,676.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.14x = 44,141,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,141,142.85/10,996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.24

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