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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,508.82, 17,292.41 and 10,734.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,508.82, 17,292.41 and 10,734.86 is: 16,129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,508.82 : 17,292.41 = 10,734.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,508.82/17,292.41 = 10,734.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,508.82x = 17,292.41 × 10,734.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,508.82x = 185,631,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,631,600.41/11,508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,129.51

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