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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,552.32, 17,244.92 and 10,151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,552.32, 17,244.92 and 10,151.07 is: 15,153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,552.32 : 17,244.92 = 10,151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,552.32/17,244.92 = 10,151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,552.32x = 17,244.92 × 10,151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,552.32x = 175,054,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,054,390.06/11,552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,153.18

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