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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,544.35, 17,332.92 and 11,015.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,544.35, 17,332.92 and 11,015.82 is: 16,539.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,544.35 : 17,332.92 = 11,015.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,544.35/17,332.92 = 11,015.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,544.35x = 17,332.92 × 11,015.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,544.35x = 190,936,326.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,936,326.79/11,544.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,539.38

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