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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,209.80, 16,782.30 and 10,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,209.80, 16,782.30 and 10,043.40 is: 15,036.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,209.80 : 16,782.30 = 10,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,209.80/16,782.30 = 10,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,209.80x = 16,782.30 × 10,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,209.80x = 168,551,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,551,351.82/11,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,036.07

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