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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.80, 16,495.20 and 10,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.80, 16,495.20 and 10,459.20 is: 15,688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.80 : 16,495.20 = 10,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.80/16,495.20 = 10,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.80x = 16,495.20 × 10,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.80x = 172,526,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,526,595.84/10,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,688.80

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