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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,258.58, 16,887.84 and 10,573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,258.58, 16,887.84 and 10,573.52 is: 15,860.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,258.58 : 16,887.84 = 10,573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,258.58/16,887.84 = 10,573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,258.58x = 16,887.84 × 10,573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,258.58x = 178,563,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,563,829.56/11,258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,860.24

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