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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,701.31, 17,511.86 and 10,133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,701.31, 17,511.86 and 10,133.96 is: 15,166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,701.31 : 17,511.86 = 10,133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,701.31/17,511.86 = 10,133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,701.31x = 17,511.86 × 10,133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,701.31x = 177,464,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,464,426.54/11,701.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,166.21

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