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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,663.40, 17,495.10 and 11,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,663.40, 17,495.10 and 11,209.80 is: 16,814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,663.40 : 17,495.10 = 11,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,663.40/17,495.10 = 11,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,663.40x = 17,495.10 × 11,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,663.40x = 196,116,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,116,571.98/11,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,814.70

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