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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,575.81, 17,335.99 and 10,994.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,575.81, 17,335.99 and 10,994.55 is: 16,465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,575.81 : 17,335.99 = 10,994.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,575.81/17,335.99 = 10,994.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,575.81x = 17,335.99 × 10,994.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,575.81x = 190,601,408.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,601,408.85/11,575.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,465.49

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