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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,730.72, 17,599.32 and 10,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,730.72, 17,599.32 and 10,441.20 is: 15,664.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,730.72 : 17,599.32 = 10,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,730.72/17,599.32 = 10,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,730.72x = 17,599.32 × 10,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,730.72x = 183,758,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,758,019.98/11,730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,664.68

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