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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,451.68, 17,148.08 and 10,149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,451.68, 17,148.08 and 10,149.28 is: 15,197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,451.68 : 17,148.08 = 10,149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,451.68/17,148.08 = 10,149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,451.68x = 17,148.08 × 10,149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,451.68x = 174,040,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,040,665.38/11,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,197.83

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