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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,376.59, 17,055.14 and 7,472.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,376.59, 17,055.14 and 7,472.39 is: 11,202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,376.59 : 17,055.14 = 7,472.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,376.59/17,055.14 = 7,472.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,376.59x = 17,055.14 × 7,472.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,376.59x = 127,442,534.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,442,534.95/11,376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,202.18

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