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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,685.94, 17,445.66 and 11,275.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,685.94, 17,445.66 and 11,275.86 is: 16,833.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,685.94 : 17,445.66 = 11,275.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,685.94/17,445.66 = 11,275.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,685.94x = 17,445.66 × 11,275.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,685.94x = 196,714,819.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,714,819.77/11,685.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,833.46

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