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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.95, 17,010.71 and 10,779.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.95, 17,010.71 and 10,779.35 is: 16,166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.95 : 17,010.71 = 10,779.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.95/17,010.71 = 10,779.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.95x = 17,010.71 × 10,779.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.95x = 183,364,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,364,385.47/11,341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,166.92

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