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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,458.70, 17,200.85 and 10,706.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,458.70, 17,200.85 and 10,706.70 is: 16,072.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,458.70 : 17,200.85 = 10,706.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,458.70/17,200.85 = 10,706.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,458.70x = 17,200.85 × 10,706.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,458.70x = 184,164,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,164,340.70/11,458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,072.01

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