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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.30, 16,897.95 and 10,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.30, 16,897.95 and 10,001.70 is: 15,002.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.30 : 16,897.95 = 10,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.30/16,897.95 = 10,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.30x = 16,897.95 × 10,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.30x = 169,008,226.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,008,226.52/11,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,002.55

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