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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,451.34, 17,022.60 and 11,115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,451.34, 17,022.60 and 11,115.02 is: 16,522.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,451.34 : 17,022.60 = 11,115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,451.34/17,022.60 = 11,115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,451.34x = 17,022.60 × 11,115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,451.34x = 189,206,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,206,539.45/11,451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,522.65

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