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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,632.30, 17,511.73 and 10,598.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,632.30, 17,511.73 and 10,598.95 is: 15,956.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,632.30 : 17,511.73 = 10,598.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,632.30/17,511.73 = 10,598.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,632.30x = 17,511.73 × 10,598.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,632.30x = 185,605,950.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,605,950.68/11,632.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,956.08

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