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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,465.84, 17,221.80 and 10,020.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,465.84, 17,221.80 and 10,020.08 is: 15,050.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,465.84 : 17,221.80 = 10,020.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,465.84/17,221.80 = 10,020.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,465.84x = 17,221.80 × 10,020.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,465.84x = 172,563,813.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,563,813.74/11,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,050.25

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