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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,477.70, 17,214.66 and 10,730.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,477.70, 17,214.66 and 10,730.52 is: 16,094.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,477.70 : 17,214.66 = 10,730.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,477.70/17,214.66 = 10,730.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,477.70x = 17,214.66 × 10,730.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,477.70x = 184,722,253.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,722,253.42/11,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,094.01

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