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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,387.54, 17,168.94 and 11,183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,387.54, 17,168.94 and 11,183.42 is: 16,861.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,387.54 : 17,168.94 = 11,183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,387.54/17,168.94 = 11,183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,387.54x = 17,168.94 × 11,183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,387.54x = 192,007,466.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,007,466.97/11,387.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,861.19

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