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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,382.44, 17,043.18 and 10,727.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,382.44, 17,043.18 and 10,727.36 is: 16,062.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,382.44 : 17,043.18 = 10,727.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,382.44/17,043.18 = 10,727.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,382.44x = 17,043.18 × 10,727.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,382.44x = 182,828,327.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,828,327.40/11,382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,062.31

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