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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.96, 17,305.56 and 10,191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.96, 17,305.56 and 10,191.72 is: 15,213.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.96 : 17,305.56 = 10,191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.96/17,305.56 = 10,191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.96x = 17,305.56 × 10,191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.96x = 176,373,421.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,373,421.96/11,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,213.84

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