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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,066.85, 16,512.33 and 10,282.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,066.85, 16,512.33 and 10,282.97 is: 15,342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,066.85 : 16,512.33 = 10,282.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,066.85/16,512.33 = 10,282.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,066.85x = 16,512.33 × 10,282.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,066.85x = 169,795,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,795,711.46/11,066.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,342.73

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