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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.59, 16,895.52 and 10,578.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.59, 16,895.52 and 10,578.62 is: 15,868.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.59 : 16,895.52 = 10,578.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.59/16,895.52 = 10,578.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.59x = 16,895.52 × 10,578.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.59x = 178,731,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,731,328.02/11,263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,868.06

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