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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,473.83, 17,181.59 and 10,511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,473.83, 17,181.59 and 10,511.55 is: 15,740.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,473.83 : 17,181.59 = 10,511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,473.83/17,181.59 = 10,511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,473.83x = 17,181.59 × 10,511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,473.83x = 180,605,089.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,605,089.81/11,473.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,740.61

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