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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,688.33, 17,594.96 and 10,482.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,688.33, 17,594.96 and 10,482.75 is: 15,780.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,688.33 : 17,594.96 = 10,482.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,688.33/17,594.96 = 10,482.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,688.33x = 17,594.96 × 10,482.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,688.33x = 184,443,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,443,514.53/11,688.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,780.14

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