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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.04, 17,214.36 and 10,997.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.04, 17,214.36 and 10,997.76 is: 16,384.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.04 : 17,214.36 = 10,997.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.04/17,214.36 = 10,997.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.04x = 17,214.36 × 10,997.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.04x = 189,319,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,319,399.83/11,555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,384.14

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