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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,759.23, 17,630.52 and 10,652.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,759.23, 17,630.52 and 10,652.05 is: 15,970.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,759.23 : 17,630.52 = 10,652.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,759.23/17,630.52 = 10,652.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,759.23x = 17,630.52 × 10,652.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,759.23x = 187,801,180.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,801,180.57/11,759.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,970.53

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