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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,637.83, 17,462.81 and 11,010.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,637.83, 17,462.81 and 11,010.48 is: 16,521.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,637.83 : 17,462.81 = 11,010.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,637.83/17,462.81 = 11,010.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,637.83x = 17,462.81 × 11,010.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,637.83x = 192,273,947.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,273,947.78/11,637.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,521.47

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