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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.70, 16,562.55 and 10,604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.70, 16,562.55 and 10,604.30 is: 15,906.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.70 : 16,562.55 = 10,604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.70/16,562.55 = 10,604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.70x = 16,562.55 × 10,604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.70x = 175,634,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,634,248.97/11,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,906.45

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