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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,340.10, 16,967.37 and 10,189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,340.10, 16,967.37 and 10,189.06 is: 15,245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,340.10 : 16,967.37 = 10,189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,340.10/16,967.37 = 10,189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,340.10x = 16,967.37 × 10,189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,340.10x = 172,881,546.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,881,546.76/11,340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,245.15

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