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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,865.68, 17,711.58 and 10,464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,865.68, 17,711.58 and 10,464.44 is: 15,619.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,865.68 : 17,711.58 = 10,464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,865.68/17,711.58 = 10,464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,865.68x = 17,711.58 × 10,464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,865.68x = 185,341,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,341,713.89/11,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,619.98

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