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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,841.93, 17,676.09 and 10,440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,841.93, 17,676.09 and 10,440.72 is: 15,584.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,841.93 : 17,676.09 = 10,440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,841.93/17,676.09 = 10,440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,841.93x = 17,676.09 × 10,440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,841.93x = 184,551,106.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,551,106.38/11,841.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,584.55

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