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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,993.72, 16,567.46 and 10,875.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,993.72, 16,567.46 and 10,875.92 is: 15,023.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,993.72 : 16,567.46 = 10,875.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,993.72/16,567.46 = 10,875.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,993.72x = 16,567.46 × 10,875.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,993.72x = 180,186,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,186,369.56/11,993.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,023.39

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