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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,444.72, 17,115.24 and 11,302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,444.72, 17,115.24 and 11,302.16 is: 16,902.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,444.72 : 17,115.24 = 11,302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,444.72/17,115.24 = 11,302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,444.72x = 17,115.24 × 11,302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,444.72x = 193,439,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,439,180.92/11,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,902.05

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