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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,377.84, 17,066.76 and 11,361.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,377.84, 17,066.76 and 11,361.42 is: 17,042.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,377.84 : 17,066.76 = 11,361.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,377.84/17,066.76 = 11,361.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,377.84x = 17,066.76 × 11,361.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,377.84x = 193,902,628.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,902,628.40/11,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,042.13

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