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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,718.98, 17,534.72 and 11,587.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,718.98, 17,534.72 and 11,587.76 is: 17,338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,718.98 : 17,534.72 = 11,587.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,718.98/17,534.72 = 11,587.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,718.98x = 17,534.72 × 11,587.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,718.98x = 203,187,981.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,187,981.41/11,718.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,338.37

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