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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,593.42, 17,348.58 and 10,038.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,593.42, 17,348.58 and 10,038.79 is: 15,022.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,593.42 : 17,348.58 = 10,038.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,593.42/17,348.58 = 10,038.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,593.42x = 17,348.58 × 10,038.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,593.42x = 174,158,751.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,158,751.42/11,593.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,022.21

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