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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,808.54, 17,727.86 and 10,153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,808.54, 17,727.86 and 10,153.26 is: 15,242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,808.54 : 17,727.86 = 10,153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,808.54/17,727.86 = 10,153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,808.54x = 17,727.86 × 10,153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,808.54x = 179,995,521.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,995,521.06/11,808.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,242.83

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