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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,755.98, 17,570.34 and 10,821.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,755.98, 17,570.34 and 10,821.96 is: 16,174.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,755.98 : 17,570.34 = 10,821.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,755.98/17,570.34 = 10,821.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,755.98x = 17,570.34 × 10,821.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,755.98x = 190,145,516.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,145,516.67/11,755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,174.37

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