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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,475.20, 17,210.90 and 10,728.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,475.20, 17,210.90 and 10,728.02 is: 16,090.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,475.20 : 17,210.90 = 10,728.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,475.20/17,210.90 = 10,728.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,475.20x = 17,210.90 × 10,728.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,475.20x = 184,638,879.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,638,879.42/11,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,090.25

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