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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,492.01, 17,208.72 and 10,529.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,492.01, 17,208.72 and 10,529.73 is: 15,767.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,492.01 : 17,208.72 = 10,529.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,492.01/17,208.72 = 10,529.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,492.01x = 17,208.72 × 10,529.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,492.01x = 181,203,175.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,203,175.25/11,492.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,767.75

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