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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,774.55, 16,233.17 and 10,088.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,774.55, 16,233.17 and 10,088.74 is: 13,909.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,774.55 : 16,233.17 = 10,088.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,774.55/16,233.17 = 10,088.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,774.55x = 16,233.17 × 10,088.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,774.55x = 163,772,231.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,772,231.51/11,774.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.00

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