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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,016.91, 16,503.84 and 8,800.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,016.91, 16,503.84 and 8,800.27 is: 13,183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,016.91 : 16,503.84 = 8,800.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,016.91/16,503.84 = 8,800.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,016.91x = 16,503.84 × 8,800.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,016.91x = 145,238,240.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,238,240.82/11,016.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.21

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