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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,547.59, 16,002.62 and 11,326.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,547.59, 16,002.62 and 11,326.11 is: 15,695.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,547.59 : 16,002.62 = 11,326.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,547.59/16,002.62 = 11,326.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,547.59x = 16,002.62 × 11,326.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,547.59x = 181,247,377.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,247,377.78/11,547.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,695.70

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