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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.84, 16,585.71 and 10,221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.84, 16,585.71 and 10,221.22 is: 15,365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.84 : 16,585.71 = 10,221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.84/16,585.71 = 10,221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.84x = 16,585.71 × 10,221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.84x = 169,526,190.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,526,190.77/11,032.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,365.60

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