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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.10, 16,481.85 and 10,488.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.10, 16,481.85 and 10,488.70 is: 15,705.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.10 : 16,481.85 = 10,488.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.10/16,481.85 = 10,488.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.10x = 16,481.85 × 10,488.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.10x = 172,873,180.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,873,180.10/11,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,705.61

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