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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,551.32, 17,243.43 and 10,150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,551.32, 17,243.43 and 10,150.07 is: 15,151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,551.32 : 17,243.43 = 10,150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,551.32/17,243.43 = 10,150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,551.32x = 17,243.43 × 10,150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,551.32x = 175,021,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,021,935.32/11,551.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,151.68

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