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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.82, 16,916.85 and 10,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.82, 16,916.85 and 10,663.26 is: 15,987.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.82 : 16,916.85 = 10,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.82/16,916.85 = 10,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.82x = 16,916.85 × 10,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.82x = 180,388,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,388,769.93/11,282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,987.92

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