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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,260.90, 16,867.05 and 10,029.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,260.90, 16,867.05 and 10,029.70 is: 15,022.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,260.90 : 16,867.05 = 10,029.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,260.90/16,867.05 = 10,029.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,260.90x = 16,867.05 × 10,029.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,260.90x = 169,171,451.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,171,451.39/11,260.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,022.91

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