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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,474.55, 17,213.04 and 10,031.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,474.55, 17,213.04 and 10,031.13 is: 15,047.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,474.55 : 17,213.04 = 10,031.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,474.55/17,213.04 = 10,031.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,474.55x = 17,213.04 × 10,031.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,474.55x = 172,666,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,666,241.94/11,474.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,047.76

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