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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,112.42, 16,597.68 and 10,056.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,112.42, 16,597.68 and 10,056.62 is: 15,020.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,112.42 : 16,597.68 = 10,056.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,112.42/16,597.68 = 10,056.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,112.42x = 16,597.68 × 10,056.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,112.42x = 166,916,564.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,916,564.42/11,112.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,020.72

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