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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,363.60, 17,023.08 and 10,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,363.60, 17,023.08 and 10,125.20 is: 15,167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,363.60 : 17,023.08 = 10,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,363.60/17,023.08 = 10,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,363.60x = 17,023.08 × 10,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,363.60x = 172,362,089.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,362,089.62/11,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,167.91

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