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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,754.83, 17,647.27 and 10,099.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,754.83, 17,647.27 and 10,099.55 is: 15,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,754.83 : 17,647.27 = 10,099.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,754.83/17,647.27 = 10,099.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,754.83x = 17,647.27 × 10,099.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,754.83x = 178,229,372.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,229,372.24/11,754.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,162.23

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