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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,507.27, 17,234.78 and 10,177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,507.27, 17,234.78 and 10,177.25 is: 15,242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,507.27 : 17,234.78 = 10,177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,507.27/17,234.78 = 10,177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,507.27x = 17,234.78 × 10,177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,507.27x = 175,402,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,402,527.69/11,507.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,242.76

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