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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,159.94, 16,646.23 and 10,253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,159.94, 16,646.23 and 10,253.23 is: 15,293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,159.94 : 16,646.23 = 10,253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,159.94/16,646.23 = 10,253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,159.94x = 16,646.23 × 10,253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,159.94x = 170,677,624.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,677,624.82/11,159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,293.78

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