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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,021.30, 16,533.57 and 3,624.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,021.30, 16,533.57 and 3,624.38 is: 5,437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,021.30 : 16,533.57 = 3,624.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,021.30/16,533.57 = 3,624.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,021.30x = 16,533.57 × 3,624.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,021.30x = 59,923,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,923,940.44/11,021.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.10

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