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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,314.31, 17,058.26 and 10,552.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,314.31, 17,058.26 and 10,552.01 is: 15,908.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,314.31 : 17,058.26 = 10,552.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,314.31/17,058.26 = 10,552.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,314.31x = 17,058.26 × 10,552.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,314.31x = 179,998,871.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,998,871.19/11,314.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,908.96

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