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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,551.70, 17,243.99 and 10,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,551.70, 17,243.99 and 10,150.44 is: 15,152.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,551.70 : 17,243.99 = 10,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,551.70/17,243.99 = 10,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,551.70x = 17,243.99 × 10,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,551.70x = 175,034,035.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,034,035.10/11,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,152.23

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