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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,924.52, 17,870.14 and 10,160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,924.52, 17,870.14 and 10,160.36 is: 15,226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,924.52 : 17,870.14 = 10,160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,924.52/17,870.14 = 10,160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,924.52x = 17,870.14 × 10,160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,924.52x = 181,567,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,567,055.65/11,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.36

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