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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,550.83, 17,242.68 and 10,149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,550.83, 17,242.68 and 10,149.57 is: 15,150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,550.83 : 17,242.68 = 10,149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,550.83/17,242.68 = 10,149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,550.83x = 17,242.68 × 10,149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,550.83x = 175,005,701.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,005,701.43/11,550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.93

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