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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.89, 16,879.49 and 10,567.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.89, 16,879.49 and 10,567.94 is: 15,852.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.89 : 16,879.49 = 10,567.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.89/16,879.49 = 10,567.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.89x = 16,879.49 × 10,567.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.89x = 178,381,339.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,381,339.94/11,252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,852.05

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