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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,494.33, 17,217.57 and 11,097.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,494.33, 17,217.57 and 11,097.79 is: 16,623.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,494.33 : 17,217.57 = 11,097.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,494.33/17,217.57 = 11,097.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,494.33x = 17,217.57 × 11,097.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,494.33x = 191,076,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,076,862.34/11,494.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,623.58

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