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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,016.84, 16,553.96 and 10,296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,016.84, 16,553.96 and 10,296.96 is: 15,472.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,016.84 : 16,553.96 = 10,296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,016.84/16,553.96 = 10,296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,016.84x = 16,553.96 × 10,296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,016.84x = 170,455,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,455,463.96/11,016.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,472.26

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