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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,601.12, 17,419.46 and 10,226.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,601.12, 17,419.46 and 10,226.05 is: 15,354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,601.12 : 17,419.46 = 10,226.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,601.12/17,419.46 = 10,226.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,601.12x = 17,419.46 × 10,226.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,601.12x = 178,132,174.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,132,174.25/11,601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,354.73

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