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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,640.87, 17,376.80 and 10,773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,640.87, 17,376.80 and 10,773.54 is: 16,082.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,640.87 : 17,376.80 = 10,773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,640.87/17,376.80 = 10,773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,640.87x = 17,376.80 × 10,773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,640.87x = 187,209,596.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,209,596.00/11,640.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,082.10

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