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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,551.20, 17,315.88 and 10,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,551.20, 17,315.88 and 10,524 is: 15,776.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,551.20 : 17,315.88 = 10,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,551.20/17,315.88 = 10,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,551.20x = 17,315.88 × 10,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,551.20x = 182,232,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,232,321.12/11,551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,776.05

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