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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,668.52, 17,480.10 and 10,359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,668.52, 17,480.10 and 10,359.56 is: 15,519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,668.52 : 17,480.10 = 10,359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,668.52/17,480.10 = 10,359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,668.52x = 17,480.10 × 10,359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,668.52x = 181,086,144.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,086,144.76/11,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,519.20

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