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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,666.32, 17,425.12 and 10,554.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,666.32, 17,425.12 and 10,554.03 is: 15,763.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,666.32 : 17,425.12 = 10,554.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,666.32/17,425.12 = 10,554.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,666.32x = 17,425.12 × 10,554.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,666.32x = 183,905,239.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,905,239.23/11,666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,763.77

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