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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,951.14, 17,889.72 and 10,179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,951.14, 17,889.72 and 10,179.68 is: 15,238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,951.14 : 17,889.72 = 10,179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,951.14/17,889.72 = 10,179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,951.14x = 17,889.72 × 10,179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,951.14x = 182,111,624.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,111,624.89/11,951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.01

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