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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,015.88, 16,523.72 and 2,695.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,015.88, 16,523.72 and 2,695.94 is: 4,043.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,015.88 : 16,523.72 = 2,695.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,015.88/16,523.72 = 2,695.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,015.88x = 16,523.72 × 2,695.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,015.88x = 44,546,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,546,861.60/11,015.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.88

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