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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,513.96, 17,293.99 and 11,135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,513.96, 17,293.99 and 11,135.64 is: 16,725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,513.96 : 17,293.99 = 11,135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,513.96/17,293.99 = 11,135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,513.96x = 17,293.99 × 11,135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,513.96x = 192,579,646.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,579,646.80/11,513.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,725.75

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