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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,519.28, 17,290.94 and 10,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,519.28, 17,290.94 and 10,211.40 is: 15,327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,519.28 : 17,290.94 = 10,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,519.28/17,290.94 = 10,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,519.28x = 17,290.94 × 10,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,519.28x = 176,564,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,564,653.66/11,519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,327.75

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