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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,271.92, 16,944.28 and 10,460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,271.92, 16,944.28 and 10,460.24 is: 15,724.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,271.92 : 16,944.28 = 10,460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,271.92/16,944.28 = 10,460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,271.92x = 16,944.28 × 10,460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,271.92x = 177,241,235.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,241,235.43/11,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,724.14

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