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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.70, 16,496.55 and 10,364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.70, 16,496.55 and 10,364.10 is: 15,546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.70 : 16,496.55 = 10,364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.70/16,496.55 = 10,364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.70x = 16,496.55 × 10,364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.70x = 170,971,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,971,893.86/10,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,546.15

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