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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,476.63, 17,126.22 and 10,234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,476.63, 17,126.22 and 10,234.13 is: 15,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,476.63 : 17,126.22 = 10,234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,476.63/17,126.22 = 10,234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,476.63x = 17,126.22 × 10,234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,476.63x = 175,271,910.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,271,910.72/11,476.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,272.08

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