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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,674.44, 17,437.21 and 10,562.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,674.44, 17,437.21 and 10,562.15 is: 15,775.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,674.44 : 17,437.21 = 10,562.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,674.44/17,437.21 = 10,562.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,674.44x = 17,437.21 × 10,562.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,674.44x = 184,174,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,174,427.60/11,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,775.87

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