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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,536.56, 17,334.36 and 11,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,536.56, 17,334.36 and 11,215.44 is: 16,851.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,536.56 : 17,334.36 = 11,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,536.56/17,334.36 = 11,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,536.56x = 17,334.36 × 11,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,536.56x = 194,412,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,412,474.52/11,536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,851.86

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