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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,621.81, 17,495.96 and 10,588.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,621.81, 17,495.96 and 10,588.46 is: 15,940.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,621.81 : 17,495.96 = 10,588.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,621.81/17,495.96 = 10,588.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,621.81x = 17,495.96 × 10,588.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,621.81x = 185,255,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,255,132.20/11,621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,940.30

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