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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,111.70, 16,667.55 and 10,018.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,111.70, 16,667.55 and 10,018.20 is: 15,027.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,111.70 : 16,667.55 = 10,018.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,111.70/16,667.55 = 10,018.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,111.70x = 16,667.55 × 10,018.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,111.70x = 166,978,849.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,978,849.41/11,111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,027.30

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