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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,523.69, 17,290.40 and 10,604.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,523.69, 17,290.40 and 10,604.25 is: 15,910.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,523.69 : 17,290.40 = 10,604.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,523.69/17,290.40 = 10,604.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,523.69x = 17,290.40 × 10,604.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,523.69x = 183,351,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,351,671.18/11,523.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,910.85

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