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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,747.60, 17,621.40 and 10,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,747.60, 17,621.40 and 10,672.40 is: 16,008.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,747.60 : 17,621.40 = 10,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,747.60/17,621.40 = 10,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,747.60x = 17,621.40 × 10,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,747.60x = 188,062,629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,062,629.36/11,747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,008.60

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