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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,719.44, 17,666.32 and 10,957.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,719.44, 17,666.32 and 10,957.64 is: 16,517.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,719.44 : 17,666.32 = 10,957.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,719.44/17,666.32 = 10,957.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,719.44x = 17,666.32 × 10,957.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,719.44x = 193,581,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,581,174.68/11,719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,517.95

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