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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,086.34, 16,637.31 and 10,027.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,086.34, 16,637.31 and 10,027.62 is: 15,048.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,086.34 : 16,637.31 = 10,027.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,086.34/16,637.31 = 10,027.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,086.34x = 16,637.31 × 10,027.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,086.34x = 166,832,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,832,622.50/11,086.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,048.49

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