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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,295.92, 16,861.38 and 10,462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,295.92, 16,861.38 and 10,462.13 is: 15,616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,295.92 : 16,861.38 = 10,462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,295.92/16,861.38 = 10,462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,295.92x = 16,861.38 × 10,462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,295.92x = 176,405,865.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,405,865.23/11,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,616.78

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