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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.63, 16,548.57 and 9,995.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.63, 16,548.57 and 9,995.58 is: 14,965.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.63 : 16,548.57 = 9,995.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.63/16,548.57 = 9,995.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.63x = 16,548.57 × 9,995.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.63x = 165,412,555.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,412,555.32/11,052.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,965.90

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