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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,449.34, 17,019.62 and 11,113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,449.34, 17,019.62 and 11,113.02 is: 16,519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,449.34 : 17,019.62 = 11,113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,449.34/17,019.62 = 11,113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,449.34x = 17,019.62 × 11,113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,449.34x = 189,139,377.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,139,377.45/11,449.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,519.68

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