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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,430.10, 17,095.95 and 10,172.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,430.10, 17,095.95 and 10,172.59 is: 15,215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,430.10 : 17,095.95 = 10,172.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,430.10/17,095.95 = 10,172.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,430.10x = 17,095.95 × 10,172.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,430.10x = 173,910,090.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,910,090.01/11,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,215.10

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