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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,455.70, 17,196.35 and 10,703.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,455.70, 17,196.35 and 10,703.70 is: 16,067.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,455.70 : 17,196.35 = 10,703.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,455.70/17,196.35 = 10,703.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,455.70x = 17,196.35 × 10,703.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,455.70x = 184,064,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,064,571.50/11,455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,067.51

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