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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,504.70, 17,261.10 and 11,099.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,504.70, 17,261.10 and 11,099.70 is: 16,653.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,504.70 : 17,261.10 = 11,099.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,504.70/17,261.10 = 11,099.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,504.70x = 17,261.10 × 11,099.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,504.70x = 191,593,031.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,593,031.67/11,504.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,653.46

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