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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,524.56, 17,250.96 and 10,555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,524.56, 17,250.96 and 10,555.44 is: 15,800.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,524.56 : 17,250.96 = 10,555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,524.56/17,250.96 = 10,555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,524.56x = 17,250.96 × 10,555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,524.56x = 182,091,473.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,091,473.22/11,524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,800.30

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