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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,514.24, 17,283.39 and 10,206.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,514.24, 17,283.39 and 10,206.36 is: 15,320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,514.24 : 17,283.39 = 10,206.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,514.24/17,283.39 = 10,206.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,514.24x = 17,283.39 × 10,206.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,514.24x = 176,400,500.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,400,500.36/11,514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,320.20

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