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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.34, 16,586.46 and 10,221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.34, 16,586.46 and 10,221.72 is: 15,366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.34 : 16,586.46 = 10,221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.34/16,586.46 = 10,221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.34x = 16,586.46 × 10,221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.34x = 169,542,149.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,542,149.91/11,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,366.35

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