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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.15, 16,598.41 and 10,382.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.15, 16,598.41 and 10,382.85 is: 15,600.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.15 : 16,598.41 = 10,382.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.15/16,598.41 = 10,382.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.15x = 16,598.41 × 10,382.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.15x = 172,338,749.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,338,749.35/11,047.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,600.29

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