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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,737.02, 17,565.84 and 11,421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,737.02, 17,565.84 and 11,421.12 is: 17,093.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,737.02 : 17,565.84 = 11,421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,737.02/17,565.84 = 11,421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,737.02x = 17,565.84 × 11,421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,737.02x = 200,621,566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,621,566.54/11,737.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,093.06

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