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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,315.82, 16,967.25 and 10,663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,315.82, 16,967.25 and 10,663.50 is: 15,989.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,315.82 : 16,967.25 = 10,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,315.82/16,967.25 = 10,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,315.82x = 16,967.25 × 10,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,315.82x = 180,930,270.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,930,270.38/11,315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,989.14

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