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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305.96, 16,876.59 and 10,472.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305.96, 16,876.59 and 10,472.17 is: 15,631.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305.96 : 16,876.59 = 10,472.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305.96/16,876.59 = 10,472.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305.96x = 16,876.59 × 10,472.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305.96x = 176,734,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,734,435.12/11,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,631.98

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