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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,441.66, 17,086.34 and 11,317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,441.66, 17,086.34 and 11,317.96 is: 16,901.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,441.66 : 17,086.34 = 11,317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,441.66/17,086.34 = 11,317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,441.66x = 17,086.34 × 11,317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,441.66x = 193,382,512.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,382,512.67/11,441.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,901.61

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