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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,664.88, 16,053.88 and 10,720.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,664.88, 16,053.88 and 10,720.72 is: 14,754.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,664.88 : 16,053.88 = 10,720.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,664.88/16,053.88 = 10,720.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,664.88x = 16,053.88 × 10,720.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,664.88x = 172,109,152.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,109,152.39/11,664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,754.47

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