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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,360.64, 17,023.68 and 10,182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,360.64, 17,023.68 and 10,182.72 is: 15,258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,360.64 : 17,023.68 = 10,182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,360.64/17,023.68 = 10,182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,360.64x = 17,023.68 × 10,182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,360.64x = 173,347,366.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,347,366.81/11,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,258.59

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