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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,650.29, 17,491.77 and 11,125.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,650.29, 17,491.77 and 11,125.41 is: 16,703.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,650.29 : 17,491.77 = 11,125.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,650.29/17,491.77 = 11,125.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,650.29x = 17,491.77 × 11,125.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,650.29x = 194,603,112.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,603,112.88/11,650.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,703.71

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