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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,623.79, 17,498.93 and 10,590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,623.79, 17,498.93 and 10,590.44 is: 15,943.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,623.79 : 17,498.93 = 10,590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,623.79/17,498.93 = 10,590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,623.79x = 17,498.93 × 10,590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,623.79x = 185,321,227.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,321,227.78/11,623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,943.28

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