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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,618.08, 16,055.76 and 10,322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,618.08, 16,055.76 and 10,322.08 is: 14,264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,618.08 : 16,055.76 = 10,322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,618.08/16,055.76 = 10,322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,618.08x = 16,055.76 × 10,322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,618.08x = 165,728,839.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,728,839.18/11,618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.74

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