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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,475.60, 17,213.40 and 10,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,475.60, 17,213.40 and 10,017.60 is: 15,026.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,475.60 : 17,213.40 = 10,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,475.60/17,213.40 = 10,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,475.60x = 17,213.40 × 10,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,475.60x = 172,436,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,436,955.84/11,475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,026.40

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