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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,765.69, 17,544.74 and 10,132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,765.69, 17,544.74 and 10,132.73 is: 15,109.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,765.69 : 17,544.74 = 10,132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,765.69/17,544.74 = 10,132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,765.69x = 17,544.74 × 10,132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,765.69x = 177,776,126.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,776,126.24/11,765.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,109.71

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