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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.70, 16,475.10 and 10,132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.70, 16,475.10 and 10,132.90 is: 15,165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.70 : 16,475.10 = 10,132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.70/16,475.10 = 10,132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.70x = 16,475.10 × 10,132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.70x = 166,940,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,940,540.79/11,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,165.80

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