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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,038.35, 16,511.94 and 10,065.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,038.35, 16,511.94 and 10,065.14 is: 15,056.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,038.35 : 16,511.94 = 10,065.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,038.35/16,511.94 = 10,065.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,038.35x = 16,511.94 × 10,065.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,038.35x = 166,194,905.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,194,905.21/11,038.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,056.14

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