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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,397.70, 17,096.55 and 10,960.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,397.70, 17,096.55 and 10,960.30 is: 16,440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,397.70 : 17,096.55 = 10,960.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,397.70/17,096.55 = 10,960.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,397.70x = 17,096.55 × 10,960.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,397.70x = 187,383,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,383,316.97/11,397.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,440.45

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