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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,775.24, 17,704.95 and 10,862.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,775.24, 17,704.95 and 10,862.10 is: 16,331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,775.24 : 17,704.95 = 10,862.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,775.24/17,704.95 = 10,862.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,775.24x = 17,704.95 × 10,862.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,775.24x = 192,312,937.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,312,937.40/11,775.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,331.98

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