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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,548.59, 16,004 and 11,327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,548.59, 16,004 and 11,327.11 is: 15,697.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,548.59 : 16,004 = 11,327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,548.59/16,004 = 11,327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,548.59x = 16,004 × 11,327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,548.59x = 181,279,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,279,068.44/11,548.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,697.07

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