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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,750.13, 16,204.32 and 10,901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,750.13, 16,204.32 and 10,901.32 is: 15,033.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,750.13 : 16,204.32 = 10,901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,750.13/16,204.32 = 10,901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,750.13x = 16,204.32 × 10,901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,750.13x = 176,648,437.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,648,437.19/11,750.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,033.74

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