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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,436.72, 17,111.04 and 10,607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,436.72, 17,111.04 and 10,607.28 is: 15,870.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,436.72 : 17,111.04 = 10,607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,436.72/17,111.04 = 10,607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,436.72x = 17,111.04 × 10,607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,436.72x = 181,501,592.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,501,592.37/11,436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,870.07

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