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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,682.30, 17,499.15 and 11,682.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,682.30, 17,499.15 and 11,682.30 is: 17,499.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,682.30 : 17,499.15 = 11,682.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,682.30/17,499.15 = 11,682.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,682.30x = 17,499.15 × 11,682.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,682.30x = 204,430,320.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,430,320.05/11,682.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,499.15

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