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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,586.32, 17,230.42 and 11,217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,586.32, 17,230.42 and 11,217.26 is: 16,681.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,586.32 : 17,230.42 = 11,217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,586.32/17,230.42 = 11,217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,586.32x = 17,230.42 × 11,217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,586.32x = 193,278,101.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,278,101.05/11,586.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,681.58

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