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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,673.44, 17,435.72 and 10,561.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,673.44, 17,435.72 and 10,561.15 is: 15,774.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,673.44 : 17,435.72 = 10,561.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,673.44/17,435.72 = 10,561.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,673.44x = 17,435.72 × 10,561.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,673.44x = 184,141,254.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,141,254.28/11,673.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,774.38

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