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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,687.93, 17,490.84 and 10,064.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,687.93, 17,490.84 and 10,064.09 is: 15,060.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,687.93 : 17,490.84 = 10,064.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,687.93/17,490.84 = 10,064.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,687.93x = 17,490.84 × 10,064.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,687.93x = 176,029,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,029,300.48/11,687.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,060.78

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