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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,167.70, 16,818.41 and 10,171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,167.70, 16,818.41 and 10,171.25 is: 15,317.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,167.70 : 16,818.41 = 10,171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,167.70/16,818.41 = 10,171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,167.70x = 16,818.41 × 10,171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,167.70x = 171,064,181.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,064,181.21/11,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,317.77

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