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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,773.33, 17,637.44 and 11,377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,773.33, 17,637.44 and 11,377.62 is: 17,044.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,773.33 : 17,637.44 = 11,377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,773.33/17,637.44 = 11,377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,773.33x = 17,637.44 × 11,377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,773.33x = 200,672,033.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,672,033.20/11,773.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,044.63

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