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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,870.03, 17,727.60 and 10,096.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,870.03, 17,727.60 and 10,096.13 is: 15,078.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,870.03 : 17,727.60 = 10,096.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,870.03/17,727.60 = 10,096.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,870.03x = 17,727.60 × 10,096.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,870.03x = 178,980,065.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,980,065.55/11,870.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,078.32

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