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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,609.34, 17,291.68 and 11,366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,609.34, 17,291.68 and 11,366.34 is: 16,929.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,609.34 : 17,291.68 = 11,366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,609.34/17,291.68 = 11,366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,609.34x = 17,291.68 × 11,366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,609.34x = 196,543,114.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,543,114.05/11,609.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,929.74

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