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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,550.33, 17,241.94 and 10,149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,550.33, 17,241.94 and 10,149.07 is: 15,150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,550.33 : 17,241.94 = 10,149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,550.33/17,241.94 = 10,149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,550.33x = 17,241.94 × 10,149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,550.33x = 174,989,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,989,519.04/11,550.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.18

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