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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,784.63, 17,709.35 and 11,014.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,784.63, 17,709.35 and 11,014.05 is: 16,551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,784.63 : 17,709.35 = 11,014.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,784.63/17,709.35 = 11,014.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,784.63x = 17,709.35 × 11,014.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,784.63x = 195,051,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,051,611.30/11,784.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,551.36

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