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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.40, 16,898.10 and 10,036.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.40, 16,898.10 and 10,036.60 is: 15,054.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.40 : 16,898.10 = 10,036.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.40/16,898.10 = 10,036.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.40x = 16,898.10 × 10,036.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.40x = 169,599,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,599,470.46/11,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,054.90

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