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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,537.28, 17,281.86 and 10,707.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,537.28, 17,281.86 and 10,707.06 is: 16,038.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,537.28 : 17,281.86 = 10,707.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,537.28/17,281.86 = 10,707.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,537.28x = 17,281.86 × 10,707.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,537.28x = 185,037,911.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,037,911.93/11,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,038.26

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