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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,444.49, 17,027.01 and 11,405.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,444.49, 17,027.01 and 11,405.61 is: 16,969.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,444.49 : 17,027.01 = 11,405.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,444.49/17,027.01 = 11,405.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,444.49x = 17,027.01 × 11,405.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,444.49x = 194,203,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,203,435.53/11,444.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,969.16

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