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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,346.52, 16,976.98 and 10,195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,346.52, 16,976.98 and 10,195.48 is: 15,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,346.52 : 16,976.98 = 10,195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,346.52/16,976.98 = 10,195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,346.52x = 16,976.98 × 10,195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,346.52x = 173,088,460.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,088,460.05/11,346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.76

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