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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,231.10, 16,773.71 and 10,560.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,231.10, 16,773.71 and 10,560.42 is: 15,772.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,231.10 : 16,773.71 = 10,560.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,231.10/16,773.71 = 10,560.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,231.10x = 16,773.71 × 10,560.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,231.10x = 177,137,369.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,137,369.76/11,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,772.04

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