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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,714.91, 17,614.52 and 10,801.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,714.91, 17,614.52 and 10,801.64 is: 16,241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,714.91 : 17,614.52 = 10,801.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,714.91/17,614.52 = 10,801.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,714.91x = 17,614.52 × 10,801.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,714.91x = 190,265,703.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,265,703.81/11,714.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,241.33

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