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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,708.71, 17,575.44 and 11,444.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,708.71, 17,575.44 and 11,444.29 is: 17,178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,708.71 : 17,575.44 = 11,444.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,708.71/17,575.44 = 11,444.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,708.71x = 17,575.44 × 11,444.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,708.71x = 201,138,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,138,375.02/11,708.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,178.53

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