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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,554.96, 17,349.72 and 11,151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,554.96, 17,349.72 and 11,151.76 is: 16,744.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,554.96 : 17,349.72 = 11,151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,554.96/17,349.72 = 11,151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,554.96x = 17,349.72 × 11,151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,554.96x = 193,479,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,479,913.51/11,554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,744.32

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