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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,044.48, 16,566.72 and 10,368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,044.48, 16,566.72 and 10,368.64 is: 15,552.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,044.48 : 16,566.72 = 10,368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,044.48/16,566.72 = 10,368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,044.48x = 16,566.72 × 10,368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,044.48x = 171,774,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,774,355.66/11,044.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.96

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