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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,406.62, 17,197.68 and 11,202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,406.62, 17,197.68 and 11,202.50 is: 16,889.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,406.62 : 17,197.68 = 11,202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,406.62/17,197.68 = 11,202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,406.62x = 17,197.68 × 11,202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,406.62x = 192,657,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,657,010.20/11,406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,889.93

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