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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.88, 16,903.26 and 10,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.88, 16,903.26 and 10,101 is: 15,144.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.88 : 16,903.26 = 10,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.88/16,903.26 = 10,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.88x = 16,903.26 × 10,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.88x = 170,739,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,739,829.26/11,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,144.73

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