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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,277.88, 16,821.46 and 10,627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,277.88, 16,821.46 and 10,627.44 is: 15,851.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,277.88 : 16,821.46 = 10,627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,277.88/16,821.46 = 10,627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,277.88x = 16,821.46 × 10,627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,277.88x = 178,769,056.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,769,056.86/11,277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,851.30

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