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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,514.44, 17,181.86 and 10,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,514.44, 17,181.86 and 10,273.32 is: 15,329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,514.44 : 17,181.86 = 10,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,514.44/17,181.86 = 10,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,514.44x = 17,181.86 × 10,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,514.44x = 176,514,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,514,608.70/11,514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.85

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