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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,683.95, 17,442.68 and 11,273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,683.95, 17,442.68 and 11,273.86 is: 16,830.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,683.95 : 17,442.68 = 11,273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,683.95/17,442.68 = 11,273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,683.95x = 17,442.68 × 11,273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,683.95x = 196,646,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,646,332.34/11,683.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.47

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