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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.40, 17,021.10 and 10,195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.40, 17,021.10 and 10,195.40 is: 15,293.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.40 : 17,021.10 = 10,195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.40/17,021.10 = 10,195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.40x = 17,021.10 × 10,195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.40x = 173,536,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,536,922.94/11,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,293.10

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