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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,241.03, 16,871.93 and 10,562.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,241.03, 16,871.93 and 10,562.89 is: 15,854.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,241.03 : 16,871.93 = 10,562.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,241.03/16,871.93 = 10,562.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,241.03x = 16,871.93 × 10,562.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,241.03x = 178,216,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,216,340.68/11,241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,854.09

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