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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.20, 16,644.30 and 10,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.20, 16,644.30 and 10,251.40 is: 15,377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.20 : 16,644.30 = 10,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.20/16,644.30 = 10,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.20x = 16,644.30 × 10,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.20x = 170,627,377.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,627,377.02/11,096.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,377.10

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