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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,275.94, 16,888.84 and 10,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,275.94, 16,888.84 and 10,997.08 is: 16,471.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,275.94 : 16,888.84 = 10,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,275.94/16,888.84 = 10,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,275.94x = 16,888.84 × 10,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,275.94x = 185,727,924.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,727,924.59/11,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,471.17

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