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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,847.57, 16,337.37 and 10,174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,847.57, 16,337.37 and 10,174.51 is: 14,030.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,847.57 : 16,337.37 = 10,174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,847.57/16,337.37 = 10,174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,847.57x = 16,337.37 × 10,174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,847.57x = 166,224,734.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,224,734.44/11,847.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,030.28

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