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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,824.79, 17,655.98 and 10,427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,824.79, 17,655.98 and 10,427.13 is: 15,569.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,824.79 : 17,655.98 = 10,427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,824.79/17,655.98 = 10,427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,824.79x = 17,655.98 × 10,427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,824.79x = 184,101,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,101,146.60/11,824.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,569.09

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