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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,401.98, 17,076.51 and 11,007.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,401.98, 17,076.51 and 11,007.75 is: 16,486.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,401.98 : 17,076.51 = 11,007.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,401.98/17,076.51 = 11,007.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,401.98x = 17,076.51 × 11,007.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,401.98x = 187,973,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,973,952.95/11,401.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,486.08

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