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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,388.51, 17,113.91 and 10,641.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,388.51, 17,113.91 and 10,641.15 is: 15,990.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,388.51 : 17,113.91 = 10,641.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,388.51/17,113.91 = 10,641.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,388.51x = 17,113.91 × 10,641.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,388.51x = 182,111,630.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,111,630.19/11,388.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,990.82

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