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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,999.70, 16,499.55 and 10,853.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,999.70, 16,499.55 and 10,853.90 is: 16,280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,999.70 : 16,499.55 = 10,853.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,999.70/16,499.55 = 10,853.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,999.70x = 16,499.55 × 10,853.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,999.70x = 179,084,465.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,084,465.75/10,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,280.85

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