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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,283.32, 16,917.60 and 10,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,283.32, 16,917.60 and 10,663.76 is: 15,988.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,283.32 : 16,917.60 = 10,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,283.32/16,917.60 = 10,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,283.32x = 16,917.60 × 10,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,283.32x = 180,405,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,405,226.18/11,283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,988.67

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