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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,952.97, 17,851.19 and 10,179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,952.97, 17,851.19 and 10,179.07 is: 15,201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,952.97 : 17,851.19 = 10,179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,952.97/17,851.19 = 10,179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,952.97x = 17,851.19 × 10,179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,952.97x = 181,708,417.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,708,417.07/11,952.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,201.95

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