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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.72, 16,530.78 and 10,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.72, 16,530.78 and 10,055.72 is: 15,073.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.72 : 16,530.78 = 10,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.72/16,530.78 = 10,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.72x = 16,530.78 × 10,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.72x = 166,228,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,228,895.06/11,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,073.73

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