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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,462.44, 17,159.06 and 10,367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,462.44, 17,159.06 and 10,367.32 is: 15,519.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,462.44 : 17,159.06 = 10,367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,462.44/17,159.06 = 10,367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,462.44x = 17,159.06 × 10,367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,462.44x = 177,893,465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,893,465.92/11,462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,519.69

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