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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,588.60, 17,329.14 and 11,004.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,588.60, 17,329.14 and 11,004.92 is: 16,456.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,588.60 : 17,329.14 = 11,004.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,588.60/17,329.14 = 11,004.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,588.60x = 17,329.14 × 11,004.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,588.60x = 190,705,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,705,799.37/11,588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,456.33

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