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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,238.53, 16,868.18 and 10,560.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,238.53, 16,868.18 and 10,560.39 is: 15,850.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,238.53 : 16,868.18 = 10,560.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,238.53/16,868.18 = 10,560.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,238.53x = 16,868.18 × 10,560.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,238.53x = 178,134,543.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,134,543.94/11,238.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,850.34

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