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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.68, 16,616.28 and 10,319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.68, 16,616.28 and 10,319.52 is: 15,403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.68 : 16,616.28 = 10,319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.68/16,616.28 = 10,319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.68x = 16,616.28 × 10,319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.68x = 171,472,033.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,472,033.79/11,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,403.97

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