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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,095, 16,563.46 and 10,705.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,095, 16,563.46 and 10,705.72 is: 15,982.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,095 : 16,563.46 = 10,705.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,095/16,563.46 = 10,705.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,095x = 16,563.46 × 10,705.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,095x = 177,323,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,323,764.99/11,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,982.31

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