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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,448.60, 17,152.74 and 10,027.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,448.60, 17,152.74 and 10,027.14 is: 15,023.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,448.60 : 17,152.74 = 10,027.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,448.60/17,152.74 = 10,027.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,448.60x = 17,152.74 × 10,027.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,448.60x = 171,992,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,992,925.36/11,448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,023.05

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