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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,281.32, 16,914.60 and 10,661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,281.32, 16,914.60 and 10,661.76 is: 15,985.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,281.32 : 16,914.60 = 10,661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,281.32/16,914.60 = 10,661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,281.32x = 16,914.60 × 10,661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,281.32x = 180,339,405.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,339,405.70/11,281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,985.67

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