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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.46, 17,249.60 and 10,154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.46, 17,249.60 and 10,154.21 is: 15,157.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.46 : 17,249.60 = 10,154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.46/17,249.60 = 10,154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.46x = 17,249.60 × 10,154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.46x = 175,155,999.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,155,999.95/11,555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.86

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