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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,514.06, 17,175.17 and 11,323.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,514.06, 17,175.17 and 11,323.53 is: 16,890.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,514.06 : 17,175.17 = 11,323.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,514.06/17,175.17 = 11,323.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,514.06x = 17,175.17 × 11,323.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,514.06x = 194,483,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,483,581.06/11,514.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,890.96

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