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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,583.62, 17,291.55 and 10,182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,583.62, 17,291.55 and 10,182.38 is: 15,199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,583.62 : 17,291.55 = 10,182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,583.62/17,291.55 = 10,182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,583.62x = 17,291.55 × 10,182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,583.62x = 176,069,132.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,069,132.89/11,583.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,199.84

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