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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.94, 16,647.72 and 10,254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.94, 16,647.72 and 10,254.23 is: 15,295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.94 : 16,647.72 = 10,254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.94/16,647.72 = 10,254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.94x = 16,647.72 × 10,254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.94x = 170,709,549.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,709,549.86/11,160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,295.27

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