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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,923.64, 16,417.11 and 10,127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,923.64, 16,417.11 and 10,127.26 is: 13,943.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,923.64 : 16,417.11 = 10,127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,923.64/16,417.11 = 10,127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,923.64x = 16,417.11 × 10,127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,923.64x = 166,260,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,260,399.92/11,923.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,943.76

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