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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,845.26, 17,740.86 and 10,160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,845.26, 17,740.86 and 10,160.46 is: 15,217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,845.26 : 17,740.86 = 10,160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,845.26/17,740.86 = 10,160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,845.26x = 17,740.86 × 10,160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,845.26x = 180,255,298.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,255,298.40/11,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,217.50

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