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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,459.48, 17,193.97 and 10,539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,459.48, 17,193.97 and 10,539.92 is: 15,814.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,459.48 : 17,193.97 = 10,539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,459.48/17,193.97 = 10,539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,459.48x = 17,193.97 × 10,539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,459.48x = 181,223,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,223,124.44/11,459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,814.26

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