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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,551.14, 17,207.51 and 10,834.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,551.14, 17,207.51 and 10,834.02 is: 16,139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,551.14 : 17,207.51 = 10,834.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,551.14/17,207.51 = 10,834.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,551.14x = 17,207.51 × 10,834.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,551.14x = 186,426,453.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,426,453.32/11,551.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,139.23

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