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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,010.70, 16,516.05 and 9,916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,010.70, 16,516.05 and 9,916.30 is: 14,874.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,010.70 : 16,516.05 = 9,916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,010.70/16,516.05 = 9,916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,010.70x = 16,516.05 × 9,916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,010.70x = 163,778,106.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,778,106.62/11,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,874.45

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