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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,563.68, 17,261.84 and 10,162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,563.68, 17,261.84 and 10,162.45 is: 15,170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,563.68 : 17,261.84 = 10,162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,563.68/17,261.84 = 10,162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,563.68x = 17,261.84 × 10,162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,563.68x = 175,422,629.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,422,629.06/11,563.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,170.14

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