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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,021.59, 16,532.43 and 2,701.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,021.59, 16,532.43 and 2,701.66 is: 4,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,021.59 : 16,532.43 = 2,701.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,021.59/16,532.43 = 2,701.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,021.59x = 16,532.43 × 2,701.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,021.59x = 44,665,004.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,665,004.83/11,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.50

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