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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,514.84, 17,249.58 and 10,704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,514.84, 17,249.58 and 10,704.84 is: 16,036.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,514.84 : 17,249.58 = 10,704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,514.84/17,249.58 = 10,704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,514.84x = 17,249.58 × 10,704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,514.84x = 184,653,993.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,653,993.97/11,514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,036.18

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