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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,335.06, 16,888.67 and 10,698.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,335.06, 16,888.67 and 10,698.43 is: 15,940.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,335.06 : 16,888.67 = 10,698.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,335.06/16,888.67 = 10,698.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,335.06x = 16,888.67 × 10,698.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,335.06x = 180,682,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,682,253.79/11,335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,940.12

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