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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,727.48, 17,591.22 and 11,042.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,727.48, 17,591.22 and 11,042.70 is: 16,564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,727.48 : 17,591.22 = 11,042.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,727.48/17,591.22 = 11,042.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,727.48x = 17,591.22 × 11,042.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,727.48x = 194,254,565.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,254,565.09/11,727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,564.05

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