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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,740.95, 17,697.69 and 11,063.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,740.95, 17,697.69 and 11,063.39 is: 16,676.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,740.95 : 17,697.69 = 11,063.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,740.95/17,697.69 = 11,063.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,740.95x = 17,697.69 × 11,063.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,740.95x = 195,796,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,796,358.08/11,740.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,676.36

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