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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.60, 16,494.90 and 10,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.60, 16,494.90 and 10,607.80 is: 15,911.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.60 : 16,494.90 = 10,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.60/16,494.90 = 10,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.60x = 16,494.90 × 10,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.60x = 174,974,600.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,974,600.22/10,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,911.70

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