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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,708.96, 17,575.81 and 11,444.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,708.96, 17,575.81 and 11,444.54 is: 17,178.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,708.96 : 17,575.81 = 11,444.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,708.96/17,575.81 = 11,444.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,708.96x = 17,575.81 × 11,444.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,708.96x = 201,147,060.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,147,060.58/11,708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,178.91

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