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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,605.68, 17,366.94 and 10,051.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,605.68, 17,366.94 and 10,051.02 is: 15,040.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,605.68 : 17,366.94 = 10,051.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,605.68/17,366.94 = 10,051.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,605.68x = 17,366.94 × 10,051.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,605.68x = 174,555,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,555,461.28/11,605.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,040.52

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