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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.43, 16,879.73 and 10,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.43, 16,879.73 and 10,044.68 is: 15,049.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.43 : 16,879.73 = 10,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.43/16,879.73 = 10,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.43x = 16,879.73 × 10,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.43x = 169,551,351.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,551,351.71/11,266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.26

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