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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,441.81, 17,248.46 and 10,679.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,441.81, 17,248.46 and 10,679.78 is: 16,099.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,441.81 : 17,248.46 = 10,679.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,441.81/17,248.46 = 10,679.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,441.81x = 17,248.46 × 10,679.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,441.81x = 184,209,758.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,209,758.14/11,441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,099.70

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