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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,223.36, 16,812.36 and 10,304.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,223.36, 16,812.36 and 10,304.82 is: 15,436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,223.36 : 16,812.36 = 10,304.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,223.36/16,812.36 = 10,304.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,223.36x = 16,812.36 × 10,304.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,223.36x = 173,248,343.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,248,343.58/11,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,436.41

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