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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,386.98, 17,167.18 and 10,584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,386.98, 17,167.18 and 10,584.28 is: 15,957.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,386.98 : 17,167.18 = 10,584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,386.98/17,167.18 = 10,584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,386.98x = 17,167.18 × 10,584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,386.98x = 181,702,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,702,303.06/11,386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,957.02

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