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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,756.98, 17,571.83 and 10,822.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,756.98, 17,571.83 and 10,822.96 is: 16,175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,756.98 : 17,571.83 = 10,822.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,756.98/17,571.83 = 10,822.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,756.98x = 17,571.83 × 10,822.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,756.98x = 190,179,213.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,179,213.22/11,756.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.86

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