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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,112.30, 16,668.45 and 10,205.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,112.30, 16,668.45 and 10,205.10 is: 15,307.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,112.30 : 16,668.45 = 10,205.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,112.30/16,668.45 = 10,205.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,112.30x = 16,668.45 × 10,205.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,112.30x = 170,103,199.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,103,199.10/11,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,307.65

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