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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,867.70, 17,801.55 and 10,331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,867.70, 17,801.55 and 10,331.70 is: 15,497.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,867.70 : 17,801.55 = 10,331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,867.70/17,801.55 = 10,331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,867.70x = 17,801.55 × 10,331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,867.70x = 183,920,274.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,920,274.14/11,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,497.55

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