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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,477.70, 17,216.55 and 11,477.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,477.70, 17,216.55 and 11,477.70 is: 17,216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,477.70 : 17,216.55 = 11,477.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,477.70/17,216.55 = 11,477.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,477.70x = 17,216.55 × 11,477.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,477.70x = 197,606,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,606,395.94/11,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,216.55

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