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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,553.24, 17,303.40 and 10,223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,553.24, 17,303.40 and 10,223.22 is: 15,311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,553.24 : 17,303.40 = 10,223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,553.24/17,303.40 = 10,223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,553.24x = 17,303.40 × 10,223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,553.24x = 176,896,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,896,464.95/11,553.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,311.42

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