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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,602.78, 17,423.20 and 11,011.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,602.78, 17,423.20 and 11,011.17 is: 16,534.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,602.78 : 17,423.20 = 11,011.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,602.78/17,423.20 = 11,011.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,602.78x = 17,423.20 × 11,011.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,602.78x = 191,849,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,849,896.24/11,602.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,534.83

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