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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,375.29, 17,124.35 and 10,230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,375.29, 17,124.35 and 10,230.92 is: 15,401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,375.29 : 17,124.35 = 10,230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,375.29/17,124.35 = 10,230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,375.29x = 17,124.35 × 10,230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,375.29x = 175,197,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,197,854.90/11,375.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.62

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