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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,423.70, 17,135.55 and 10,986.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,423.70, 17,135.55 and 10,986.30 is: 16,479.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,423.70 : 17,135.55 = 10,986.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,423.70/17,135.55 = 10,986.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,423.70x = 17,135.55 × 10,986.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,423.70x = 188,256,292.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,256,292.97/11,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,479.45

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