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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.81, 15,248.99 and 10,716.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.81, 15,248.99 and 10,716.83 is: 14,774.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.81 : 15,248.99 = 10,716.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.81/15,248.99 = 10,716.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.81x = 15,248.99 × 10,716.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.81x = 163,420,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,420,833.50/11,060.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,774.76

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