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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,497.63, 17,258.51 and 10,189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,497.63, 17,258.51 and 10,189.75 is: 15,295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,497.63 : 17,258.51 = 10,189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,497.63/17,258.51 = 10,189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,497.63x = 17,258.51 × 10,189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,497.63x = 175,859,888.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,859,888.30/11,497.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,295.32

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