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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,215.80, 16,823.70 and 10,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,215.80, 16,823.70 and 10,308.60 is: 15,462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,215.80 : 16,823.70 = 10,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,215.80/16,823.70 = 10,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,215.80x = 16,823.70 × 10,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,215.80x = 173,428,793.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,428,793.82/11,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,462.90

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