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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,573.51, 17,353.58 and 10,189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,573.51, 17,353.58 and 10,189.62 is: 15,278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,573.51 : 17,353.58 = 10,189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,573.51/17,353.58 = 10,189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,573.51x = 17,353.58 × 10,189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,573.51x = 176,826,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,826,334.89/11,573.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,278.55

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