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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,731.44, 17,590.50 and 10,347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,731.44, 17,590.50 and 10,347.96 is: 15,516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,731.44 : 17,590.50 = 10,347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,731.44/17,590.50 = 10,347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,731.44x = 17,590.50 × 10,347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,731.44x = 182,025,790.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,025,790.38/11,731.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,516.07

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