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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,769.69, 17,550.71 and 10,136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,769.69, 17,550.71 and 10,136.73 is: 15,115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,769.69 : 17,550.71 = 10,136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,769.69/17,550.71 = 10,136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,769.69x = 17,550.71 × 10,136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,769.69x = 177,906,808.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,906,808.58/11,769.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,115.67

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