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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,010.70, 16,479.60 and 10,135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,010.70, 16,479.60 and 10,135.90 is: 15,170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,010.70 : 16,479.60 = 10,135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,010.70/16,479.60 = 10,135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,010.70x = 16,479.60 × 10,135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,010.70x = 167,035,577.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,035,577.64/11,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,170.30

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