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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,606.72, 17,433.66 and 10,250.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,606.72, 17,433.66 and 10,250.78 is: 15,397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,606.72 : 17,433.66 = 10,250.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,606.72/17,433.66 = 10,250.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,606.72x = 17,433.66 × 10,250.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,606.72x = 178,708,613.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,708,613.25/11,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,397.00

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