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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,777.63, 17,589.79 and 10,552.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,777.63, 17,589.79 and 10,552.91 is: 15,760.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,777.63 : 17,589.79 = 10,552.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,777.63/17,589.79 = 10,552.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,777.63x = 17,589.79 × 10,552.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,777.63x = 185,623,470.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,623,470.79/11,777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,760.68

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