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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,472.33, 17,179.34 and 10,510.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,472.33, 17,179.34 and 10,510.05 is: 15,738.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,472.33 : 17,179.34 = 10,510.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,472.33/17,179.34 = 10,510.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,472.33x = 17,179.34 × 10,510.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,472.33x = 180,555,669.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,555,669.82/11,472.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,738.36

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