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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,054.60, 16,581.90 and 10,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,054.60, 16,581.90 and 10,209.80 is: 15,314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,054.60 : 16,581.90 = 10,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,054.60/16,581.90 = 10,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,054.60x = 16,581.90 × 10,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,054.60x = 169,297,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,297,882.62/11,054.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,314.70

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