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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.17, 15,946.26 and 7,016.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.17, 15,946.26 and 7,016.53 is: 9,682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.17 : 15,946.26 = 7,016.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.17/15,946.26 = 7,016.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.17x = 15,946.26 × 7,016.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.17x = 111,887,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,887,411.68/11,555.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,682.89

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