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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,561.64, 17,377.02 and 10,179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,561.64, 17,377.02 and 10,179.24 is: 15,299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,561.64 : 17,377.02 = 10,179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,561.64/17,377.02 = 10,179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,561.64x = 17,377.02 × 10,179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,561.64x = 176,884,857.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,884,857.06/11,561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,299.29

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