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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,684.46, 17,443.44 and 11,274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,684.46, 17,443.44 and 11,274.36 is: 16,831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,684.46 : 17,443.44 = 11,274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,684.46/17,443.44 = 11,274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,684.46x = 17,443.44 × 11,274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,684.46x = 196,663,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,663,622.20/11,684.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,831.21

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