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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,056.98, 16,539.90 and 10,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,056.98, 16,539.90 and 10,083.76 is: 15,084.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056.98 : 16,539.90 = 10,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056.98/16,539.90 = 10,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056.98x = 16,539.90 × 10,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056.98x = 166,784,382.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,784,382.02/11,056.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,084.08

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