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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,225.99, 16,869.77 and 10,494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,225.99, 16,869.77 and 10,494.56 is: 15,770.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,225.99 : 16,869.77 = 10,494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,225.99/16,869.77 = 10,494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,225.99x = 16,869.77 × 10,494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,225.99x = 177,040,842.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,040,842.51/11,225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,770.62

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