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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,725.48, 17,588.24 and 11,040.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,725.48, 17,588.24 and 11,040.72 is: 16,561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,725.48 : 17,588.24 = 11,040.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,725.48/17,588.24 = 11,040.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,725.48x = 17,588.24 × 11,040.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,725.48x = 194,186,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,186,833.13/11,725.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,561.10

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