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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,814.54, 17,721.79 and 11,092.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,814.54, 17,721.79 and 11,092.83 is: 16,639.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,814.54 : 17,721.79 = 11,092.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,814.54/17,721.79 = 11,092.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,814.54x = 17,721.79 × 11,092.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,814.54x = 196,584,803.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,584,803.77/11,814.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,639.23

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