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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,231.70, 16,851.60 and 10,826.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,231.70, 16,851.60 and 10,826.70 is: 16,243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,231.70 : 16,851.60 = 10,826.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,231.70/16,851.60 = 10,826.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,231.70x = 16,851.60 × 10,826.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,231.70x = 182,447,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,447,217.72/11,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,243.95

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