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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,588.07, 17,233.02 and 11,219.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,588.07, 17,233.02 and 11,219.01 is: 16,684.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,588.07 : 17,233.02 = 11,219.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,588.07/17,233.02 = 11,219.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,588.07x = 17,233.02 × 11,219.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,588.07x = 193,337,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,337,423.71/11,588.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,684.18

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