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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,584.08, 17,227.09 and 11,215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,584.08, 17,227.09 and 11,215.02 is: 16,678.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,584.08 : 17,227.09 = 11,215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,584.08/17,227.09 = 11,215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,584.08x = 17,227.09 × 11,215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,584.08x = 193,202,172.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,202,172.91/11,584.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,678.25

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