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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,821.41, 17,679.83 and 10,514.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,821.41, 17,679.83 and 10,514.33 is: 15,724.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,821.41 : 17,679.83 = 10,514.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,821.41/17,679.83 = 10,514.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,821.41x = 17,679.83 × 10,514.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,821.41x = 185,891,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,891,514.39/11,821.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,724.99

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