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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,158.94, 16,644.74 and 10,252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,158.94, 16,644.74 and 10,252.23 is: 15,292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,158.94 : 16,644.74 = 10,252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,158.94/16,644.74 = 10,252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,158.94x = 16,644.74 × 10,252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,158.94x = 170,645,651.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,645,651.51/11,158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,292.29

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