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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.80, 16,879.20 and 10,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.80, 16,879.20 and 10,232.20 is: 15,348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.80 : 16,879.20 = 10,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.80/16,879.20 = 10,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.80x = 16,879.20 × 10,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.80x = 172,711,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,711,350.24/11,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,348.30

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