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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,180.66, 16,687.26 and 10,996.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,180.66, 16,687.26 and 10,996.11 is: 16,411.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,180.66 : 16,687.26 = 10,996.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,180.66/16,687.26 = 10,996.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,180.66x = 16,687.26 × 10,996.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,180.66x = 183,494,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,494,946.56/11,180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,411.82

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