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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,826.72, 17,715.12 and 7,132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,826.72, 17,715.12 and 7,132.08 is: 10,683.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,826.72 : 17,715.12 = 7,132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,826.72/17,715.12 = 7,132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,826.72x = 17,715.12 × 7,132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,826.72x = 126,345,653.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,345,653.05/11,826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,683.07

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