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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,055.34, 16,619.46 and 10,243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,055.34, 16,619.46 and 10,243.72 is: 15,399.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,055.34 : 16,619.46 = 10,243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,055.34/16,619.46 = 10,243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,055.34x = 16,619.46 × 10,243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,055.34x = 170,245,094.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,245,094.79/11,055.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,399.35

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