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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,322.61, 16,986.58 and 11,134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,322.61, 16,986.58 and 11,134.34 is: 16,704.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,322.61 : 16,986.58 = 11,134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,322.61/16,986.58 = 11,134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,322.61x = 16,986.58 × 11,134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,322.61x = 189,134,357.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,134,357.16/11,322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,704.13

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