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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,019.70, 16,529.67 and 2,699.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,019.70, 16,529.67 and 2,699.74 is: 4,049.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,019.70 : 16,529.67 = 2,699.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,019.70/16,529.67 = 2,699.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,019.70x = 16,529.67 × 2,699.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,019.70x = 44,625,811.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,625,811.29/11,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.64

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