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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,339.67, 17,012.24 and 11,151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,339.67, 17,012.24 and 11,151.38 is: 16,729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,339.67 : 17,012.24 = 11,151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,339.67/17,012.24 = 11,151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,339.67x = 17,012.24 × 11,151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,339.67x = 189,710,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,710,044.21/11,339.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,729.76

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