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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,806.12, 17,622.81 and 10,404.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,806.12, 17,622.81 and 10,404.91 is: 15,531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,806.12 : 17,622.81 = 10,404.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,806.12/17,622.81 = 10,404.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,806.12x = 17,622.81 × 10,404.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,806.12x = 183,363,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,363,667.58/11,806.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,531.23

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