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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,502.29, 17,282.63 and 10,728.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,502.29, 17,282.63 and 10,728.34 is: 16,119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,502.29 : 17,282.63 = 10,728.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,502.29/17,282.63 = 10,728.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,502.29x = 17,282.63 × 10,728.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,502.29x = 185,413,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,413,914.35/11,502.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,119.74

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