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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.20, 16,497.30 and 10,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.20, 16,497.30 and 10,364.60 is: 15,546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.20 : 16,497.30 = 10,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.20/16,497.30 = 10,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.20x = 16,497.30 × 10,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.20x = 170,987,915.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,987,915.58/10,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,546.90

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