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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,588.13, 17,233.12 and 11,219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,588.13, 17,233.12 and 11,219.08 is: 16,684.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,588.13 : 17,233.12 = 11,219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,588.13/17,233.12 = 11,219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,588.13x = 17,233.12 × 11,219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,588.13x = 193,339,609.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,339,609.67/11,588.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,684.28

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