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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,481.40, 17,222.10 and 10,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,481.40, 17,222.10 and 10,023.40 is: 15,035.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,481.40 : 17,222.10 = 10,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,481.40/17,222.10 = 10,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,481.40x = 17,222.10 × 10,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,481.40x = 172,623,997.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,623,997.14/11,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,035.10

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