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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,238.72, 16,858.07 and 10,546.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,238.72, 16,858.07 and 10,546.17 is: 15,819.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,238.72 : 16,858.07 = 10,546.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,238.72/16,858.07 = 10,546.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,238.72x = 16,858.07 × 10,546.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,238.72x = 177,788,019.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,788,019.36/11,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,819.24

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