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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,356.10, 17,007.71 and 10,961.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,356.10, 17,007.71 and 10,961.90 is: 16,417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,356.10 : 17,007.71 = 10,961.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,356.10/17,007.71 = 10,961.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,356.10x = 17,007.71 × 10,961.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,356.10x = 186,436,676.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,436,676.40/11,356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,417.32

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