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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,768.30, 17,716.57 and 10,161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,768.30, 17,716.57 and 10,161.26 is: 15,297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,768.30 : 17,716.57 = 10,161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,768.30/17,716.57 = 10,161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,768.30x = 17,716.57 × 10,161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,768.30x = 180,022,623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,022,623.27/11,768.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,297.25

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