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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,552.36, 17,244.97 and 10,151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,552.36, 17,244.97 and 10,151.10 is: 15,153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,552.36 : 17,244.97 = 10,151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,552.36/17,244.97 = 10,151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,552.36x = 17,244.97 × 10,151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,552.36x = 175,055,389.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,055,389.59/11,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,153.22

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