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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,507.58, 17,284.43 and 11,129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,507.58, 17,284.43 and 11,129.29 is: 16,716.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,507.58 : 17,284.43 = 11,129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,507.58/17,284.43 = 11,129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,507.58x = 17,284.43 × 11,129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,507.58x = 192,363,418.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,363,418.57/11,507.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,716.24

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