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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,640.78, 17,371.74 and 10,395.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,640.78, 17,371.74 and 10,395.18 is: 15,512.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,640.78 : 17,371.74 = 10,395.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,640.78/17,371.74 = 10,395.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,640.78x = 17,371.74 × 10,395.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,640.78x = 180,582,364.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,582,364.21/11,640.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,512.91

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