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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.08, 16,978.08 and 10,270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.08, 16,978.08 and 10,270.08 is: 15,362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.08 : 16,978.08 = 10,270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.08/16,978.08 = 10,270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.08x = 16,978.08 × 10,270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.08x = 174,366,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,366,239.85/11,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,362.56

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