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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,240.32, 16,851.36 and 10,010.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,240.32, 16,851.36 and 10,010.12 is: 15,007.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,240.32 : 16,851.36 = 10,010.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,240.32/16,851.36 = 10,010.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,240.32x = 16,851.36 × 10,010.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,240.32x = 168,684,135.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,684,135.76/11,240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,007.06

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