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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,537.56, 17,335.86 and 11,216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,537.56, 17,335.86 and 11,216.44 is: 16,853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,537.56 : 17,335.86 = 11,216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,537.56/17,335.86 = 11,216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,537.56x = 17,335.86 × 11,216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,537.56x = 194,446,633.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,446,633.54/11,537.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,853.36

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