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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,458.43, 17,160.99 and 11,143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,458.43, 17,160.99 and 11,143.13 is: 16,688.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,458.43 : 17,160.99 = 11,143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,458.43/17,160.99 = 11,143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,458.43x = 17,160.99 × 11,143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,458.43x = 191,227,056.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,227,056.69/11,458.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,688.77

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