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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,773.55, 16,231.79 and 10,087.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,773.55, 16,231.79 and 10,087.74 is: 13,907.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,773.55 : 16,231.79 = 10,087.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,773.55/16,231.79 = 10,087.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,773.55x = 16,231.79 × 10,087.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,773.55x = 163,742,102.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,742,102.47/11,773.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,907.62

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