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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,452.06, 17,266.38 and 11,380.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,452.06, 17,266.38 and 11,380.98 is: 17,159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,452.06 : 17,266.38 = 11,380.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,452.06/17,266.38 = 11,380.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,452.06x = 17,266.38 × 11,380.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,452.06x = 196,508,325.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,508,325.45/11,452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,159.21

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