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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.34, 16,537.75 and 10,177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.34, 16,537.75 and 10,177.11 is: 15,243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.34 : 16,537.75 = 10,177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.34/16,537.75 = 10,177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.34x = 16,537.75 × 10,177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.34x = 168,306,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,306,475.46/11,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,243.31

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