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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,535.28, 17,323.80 and 10,609.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,535.28, 17,323.80 and 10,609.18 is: 15,932.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,535.28 : 17,323.80 = 10,609.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,535.28/17,323.80 = 10,609.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,535.28x = 17,323.80 × 10,609.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,535.28x = 183,791,312.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,791,312.48/11,535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.97

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