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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,675.48, 17,591.21 and 10,566.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,675.48, 17,591.21 and 10,566.38 is: 15,920.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,675.48 : 17,591.21 = 10,566.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,675.48/17,591.21 = 10,566.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,675.48x = 17,591.21 × 10,566.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,675.48x = 185,875,440.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,875,440.29/11,675.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,920.16

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