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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,637.92, 17,377.82 and 11,322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,637.92, 17,377.82 and 11,322.63 is: 16,907.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,637.92 : 17,377.82 = 11,322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,637.92/17,377.82 = 11,322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,637.92x = 17,377.82 × 11,322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,637.92x = 196,762,569.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,762,569.45/11,637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,907.03

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