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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,418.09, 17,102.35 and 11,139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,418.09, 17,102.35 and 11,139.31 is: 16,684.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,418.09 : 17,102.35 = 11,139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,418.09/17,102.35 = 11,139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,418.09x = 17,102.35 × 11,139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,418.09x = 190,508,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,508,378.38/11,418.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,684.79

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