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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,221.76, 16,806.72 and 10,832.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,221.76, 16,806.72 and 10,832.96 is: 16,224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,221.76 : 16,806.72 = 10,832.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,221.76/16,806.72 = 10,832.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,221.76x = 16,806.72 × 10,832.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,221.76x = 182,066,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,066,525.49/11,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,224.42

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