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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,477.13, 17,126.96 and 10,234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,477.13, 17,126.96 and 10,234.63 is: 15,272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,477.13 : 17,126.96 = 10,234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,477.13/17,126.96 = 10,234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,477.13x = 17,126.96 × 10,234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,477.13x = 175,288,098.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,288,098.62/11,477.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,272.82

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