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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.89, 16,882.49 and 10,569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.89, 16,882.49 and 10,569.94 is: 15,855.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.89 : 16,882.49 = 10,569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.89/16,882.49 = 10,569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.89x = 16,882.49 × 10,569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.89x = 178,446,906.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,446,906.35/11,254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,855.06

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