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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,260.94, 16,921.83 and 11,510.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,260.94, 16,921.83 and 11,510.22 is: 15,885.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,260.94 : 16,921.83 = 11,510.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,260.94/16,921.83 = 11,510.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,260.94x = 16,921.83 × 11,510.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,260.94x = 194,773,986.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,773,986.10/12,260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,885.73

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