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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,775.76, 17,670.20 and 10,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,775.76, 17,670.20 and 10,052.24 is: 15,083.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,775.76 : 17,670.20 = 10,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,775.76/17,670.20 = 10,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,775.76x = 17,670.20 × 10,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,775.76x = 177,625,091.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,625,091.25/11,775.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,083.96

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