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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.66, 16,910.50 and 10,588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.66, 16,910.50 and 10,588.60 is: 15,882.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.66 : 16,910.50 = 10,588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.66/16,910.50 = 10,588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.66x = 16,910.50 × 10,588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.66x = 179,058,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,058,520.30/11,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,882.91

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