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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.92, 16,947.28 and 10,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.92, 16,947.28 and 10,462.24 is: 15,727.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.92 : 16,947.28 = 10,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.92/16,947.28 = 10,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.92x = 16,947.28 × 10,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.92x = 177,306,510.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,306,510.71/11,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,727.14

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