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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,728.48, 17,592.72 and 10,950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,728.48, 17,592.72 and 10,950.88 is: 16,426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,728.48 : 17,592.72 = 10,950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,728.48/17,592.72 = 10,950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,728.48x = 17,592.72 × 10,950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,728.48x = 192,655,765.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,655,765.59/11,728.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,426.32

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