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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,444.79, 17,081.38 and 10,697.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,444.79, 17,081.38 and 10,697.46 is: 15,965.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,444.79 : 17,081.38 = 10,697.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,444.79/17,081.38 = 10,697.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,444.79x = 17,081.38 × 10,697.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,444.79x = 182,727,240.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,727,240.40/11,444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,965.98

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