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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,449.68, 17,145.08 and 10,147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,449.68, 17,145.08 and 10,147.28 is: 15,194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,449.68 : 17,145.08 = 10,147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,449.68/17,145.08 = 10,147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,449.68x = 17,145.08 × 10,147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,449.68x = 173,975,927.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,975,927.38/11,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,194.83

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