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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.46, 16,878.84 and 10,567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.46, 16,878.84 and 10,567.50 is: 15,851.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.46 : 16,878.84 = 10,567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.46/16,878.84 = 10,567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.46x = 16,878.84 × 10,567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.46x = 178,367,088.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,367,088.86/11,252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,851.39

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