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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,642.27, 17,373.96 and 10,396.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,642.27, 17,373.96 and 10,396.67 is: 15,515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,642.27 : 17,373.96 = 10,396.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,642.27/17,373.96 = 10,396.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,642.27x = 17,373.96 × 10,396.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,642.27x = 180,631,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,631,241.84/11,642.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,515.13

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