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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,549.67, 17,233.82 and 10,844.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,549.67, 17,233.82 and 10,844.34 is: 16,181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,549.67 : 17,233.82 = 10,844.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,549.67/17,233.82 = 10,844.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,549.67x = 17,233.82 × 10,844.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,549.67x = 186,889,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,889,349.36/11,549.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,181.36

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