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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,729.44, 17,587.50 and 10,345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,729.44, 17,587.50 and 10,345.96 is: 15,513.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,729.44 : 17,587.50 = 10,345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,729.44/17,587.50 = 10,345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,729.44x = 17,587.50 × 10,345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,729.44x = 181,959,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,959,571.50/11,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,513.07

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