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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,642.07, 17,373.67 and 10,396.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,642.07, 17,373.67 and 10,396.47 is: 15,514.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,642.07 : 17,373.67 = 10,396.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,642.07/17,373.67 = 10,396.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,642.07x = 17,373.67 × 10,396.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,642.07x = 180,624,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,624,812.95/11,642.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,514.84

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