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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,241.32, 16,852.86 and 10,011.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,241.32, 16,852.86 and 10,011.12 is: 15,008.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,241.32 : 16,852.86 = 10,011.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,241.32/16,852.86 = 10,011.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,241.32x = 16,852.86 × 10,011.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,241.32x = 168,716,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,716,003.80/11,241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,008.56

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