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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,608.87, 17,323.77 and 10,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,608.87, 17,323.77 and 10,362.96 is: 15,464.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,608.87 : 17,323.77 = 10,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,608.87/17,323.77 = 10,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,608.87x = 17,323.77 × 10,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,608.87x = 179,525,623.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,525,623.14/11,608.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.52

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