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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,625.20, 16,073.88 and 10,149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,625.20, 16,073.88 and 10,149.02 is: 14,032.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,625.20 : 16,073.88 = 10,149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,625.20/16,073.88 = 10,149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,625.20x = 16,073.88 × 10,149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,625.20x = 163,134,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,134,129.60/11,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,032.80

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