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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,573.94, 17,354.23 and 10,190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,573.94, 17,354.23 and 10,190.06 is: 15,279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,573.94 : 17,354.23 = 10,190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,573.94/17,354.23 = 10,190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,573.94x = 17,354.23 × 10,190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,573.94x = 176,840,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,840,644.95/11,573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,279.21

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