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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,505.43, 17,248.96 and 10,582.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,505.43, 17,248.96 and 10,582.84 is: 15,865.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,505.43 : 17,248.96 = 10,582.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,505.43/17,248.96 = 10,582.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,505.43x = 17,248.96 × 10,582.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,505.43x = 182,542,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,542,983.85/11,505.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,865.81

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