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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,864.97, 17,766.86 and 11,514.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,864.97, 17,766.86 and 11,514.69 is: 17,242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,864.97 : 17,766.86 = 11,514.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,864.97/17,766.86 = 11,514.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,864.97x = 17,766.86 × 11,514.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,864.97x = 204,579,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,579,827.60/11,864.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,242.34

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