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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,729.44, 17,560.68 and 10,810.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,729.44, 17,560.68 and 10,810.72 is: 16,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,729.44 : 17,560.68 = 10,810.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,729.44/17,560.68 = 10,810.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,729.44x = 17,560.68 × 10,810.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,729.44x = 189,843,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,843,594.49/11,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,185.22

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