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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,541.24, 17,233.92 and 11,472.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,541.24, 17,233.92 and 11,472.12 is: 17,130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,541.24 : 17,233.92 = 11,472.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,541.24/17,233.92 = 11,472.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,541.24x = 17,233.92 × 11,472.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,541.24x = 197,709,598.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,709,598.31/11,541.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,130.71

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