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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,974.08, 17,977.01 and 10,230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,974.08, 17,977.01 and 10,230.28 is: 15,359.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,974.08 : 17,977.01 = 10,230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,974.08/17,977.01 = 10,230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,974.08x = 17,977.01 × 10,230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,974.08x = 183,909,937.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,909,937.21/11,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,359.01

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