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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,709.96, 17,545.29 and 11,254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,709.96, 17,545.29 and 11,254.74 is: 16,863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,709.96 : 17,545.29 = 11,254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,709.96/17,545.29 = 11,254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,709.96x = 17,545.29 × 11,254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,709.96x = 197,467,677.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,467,677.17/11,709.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,863.22

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