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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,618.94, 17,427.95 and 10,053.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,618.94, 17,427.95 and 10,053.87 is: 15,080.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,618.94 : 17,427.95 = 10,053.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,618.94/17,427.95 = 10,053.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,618.94x = 17,427.95 × 10,053.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,618.94x = 175,218,256.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,218,256.53/11,618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,080.40

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