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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,331.40, 16,997.10 and 10,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,331.40, 16,997.10 and 10,179.40 is: 15,269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,331.40 : 16,997.10 = 10,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,331.40/16,997.10 = 10,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,331.40x = 16,997.10 × 10,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,331.40x = 173,020,279.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,020,279.74/11,331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,269.10

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