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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,765.67, 17,563.87 and 10,081.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,765.67, 17,563.87 and 10,081.67 is: 15,049.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,765.67 : 17,563.87 = 10,081.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,765.67/17,563.87 = 10,081.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,765.67x = 17,563.87 × 10,081.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,765.67x = 177,073,028.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,073,028.24/11,765.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.97

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