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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,431.53, 17,128.29 and 10,999.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,431.53, 17,128.29 and 10,999.59 is: 16,481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,431.53 : 17,128.29 = 10,999.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,431.53/17,128.29 = 10,999.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,431.53x = 17,128.29 × 10,999.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,431.53x = 188,404,167.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,404,167.40/11,431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,481.10

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