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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,629.67, 17,451.81 and 10,882.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,629.67, 17,451.81 and 10,882.44 is: 16,330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,629.67 : 17,451.81 = 10,882.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,629.67/17,451.81 = 10,882.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,629.67x = 17,451.81 × 10,882.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,629.67x = 189,918,275.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,918,275.22/11,629.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,330.50

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