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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,549.71, 17,233.85 and 10,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,549.71, 17,233.85 and 10,844.40 is: 16,181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,549.71 : 17,233.85 = 10,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,549.71/17,233.85 = 10,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,549.71x = 17,233.85 × 10,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,549.71x = 186,890,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,890,762.94/11,549.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,181.42

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