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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,720.43, 17,489.79 and 10,672.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,720.43, 17,489.79 and 10,672.74 is: 15,926.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,720.43 : 17,489.79 = 10,672.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,720.43/17,489.79 = 10,672.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,720.43x = 17,489.79 × 10,672.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,720.43x = 186,663,981.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,663,981.32/11,720.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,926.38

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