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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,494.83, 17,141.65 and 11,389.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,494.83, 17,141.65 and 11,389.73 is: 16,984.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,494.83 : 17,141.65 = 11,389.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,494.83/17,141.65 = 11,389.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,494.83x = 17,141.65 × 11,389.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,494.83x = 195,238,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,238,758.06/11,494.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,984.92

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