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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,586.91, 17,338.85 and 10,032.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,586.91, 17,338.85 and 10,032.27 is: 15,012.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,586.91 : 17,338.85 = 10,032.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,586.91/17,338.85 = 10,032.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,586.91x = 17,338.85 × 10,032.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,586.91x = 173,947,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,947,974.53/11,586.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,012.46

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