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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,427.28, 17,093.53 and 10,727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,427.28, 17,093.53 and 10,727.44 is: 16,046.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,427.28 : 17,093.53 = 10,727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,427.28/17,093.53 = 10,727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,427.28x = 17,093.53 × 10,727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,427.28x = 183,369,788.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,369,788.14/11,427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,046.67

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