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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,625.92, 17,329.36 and 10,692.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,625.92, 17,329.36 and 10,692.80 is: 15,938.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,625.92 : 17,329.36 = 10,692.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,625.92/17,329.36 = 10,692.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,625.92x = 17,329.36 × 10,692.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,625.92x = 185,299,380.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,299,380.61/11,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,938.47

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