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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,581.24, 17,358.30 and 10,267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,581.24, 17,358.30 and 10,267.50 is: 15,389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,581.24 : 17,358.30 = 10,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,581.24/17,358.30 = 10,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,581.24x = 17,358.30 × 10,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,581.24x = 178,226,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,226,361.52/11,581.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,389.23

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