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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,023, 16,511.10 and 8,253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,023, 16,511.10 and 8,253.88 is: 12,363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,023 : 16,511.10 = 8,253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,023/16,511.10 = 8,253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,023x = 16,511.10 × 8,253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,023x = 136,280,638.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,280,638.07/11,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.30

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