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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,104.72, 16,671.72 and 10,187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,104.72, 16,671.72 and 10,187.80 is: 15,295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,104.72 : 16,671.72 = 10,187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,104.72/16,671.72 = 10,187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,104.72x = 16,671.72 × 10,187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,104.72x = 169,848,149.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,848,149.02/11,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,295.13

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