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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.57, 16,917.54 and 10,054.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.57, 16,917.54 and 10,054.59 is: 15,073.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.57 : 16,917.54 = 10,054.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.57/16,917.54 = 10,054.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.57x = 16,917.54 × 10,054.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.57x = 170,098,928.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,098,928.51/11,284.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,073.59

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