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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,024.70, 16,537.05 and 7,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,024.70, 16,537.05 and 7,266.30 is: 10,899.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,024.70 : 16,537.05 = 7,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,024.70/16,537.05 = 7,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,024.70x = 16,537.05 × 7,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,024.70x = 120,163,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,163,166.42/11,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.45

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