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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,361.94, 17,016.46 and 10,967.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,361.94, 17,016.46 and 10,967.83 is: 16,426.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,361.94 : 17,016.46 = 10,967.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,361.94/17,016.46 = 10,967.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,361.94x = 17,016.46 × 10,967.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,361.94x = 186,633,570.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,633,570.52/11,361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,426.21

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