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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,670.46, 17,517.03 and 11,038.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,670.46, 17,517.03 and 11,038.33 is: 16,568.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,670.46 : 17,517.03 = 11,038.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,670.46/17,517.03 = 11,038.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,670.46x = 17,517.03 × 11,038.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,670.46x = 193,358,670.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,358,670.17/11,670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,568.22

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