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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.70, 16,473.45 and 10,219.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.70, 16,473.45 and 10,219.10 is: 15,308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.70 : 16,473.45 = 10,219.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.70/16,473.45 = 10,219.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.70x = 16,473.45 × 10,219.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.70x = 168,343,832.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,343,832.90/10,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,308.58

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