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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,584.88, 17,228.27 and 11,215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,584.88, 17,228.27 and 11,215.82 is: 16,679.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,584.88 : 17,228.27 = 11,215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,584.88/17,228.27 = 11,215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,584.88x = 17,228.27 × 11,215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,584.88x = 193,229,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,229,246.34/11,584.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,679.44

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