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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,550.36, 17,305.92 and 10,430.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,550.36, 17,305.92 and 10,430.04 is: 15,627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,550.36 : 17,305.92 = 10,430.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,550.36/17,305.92 = 10,430.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,550.36x = 17,305.92 × 10,430.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,550.36x = 180,501,437.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,501,437.84/11,550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,627.34

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