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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,590.54, 15,997.44 and 9,067.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,590.54, 15,997.44 and 9,067.66 is: 12,515.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,590.54 : 15,997.44 = 9,067.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,590.54/15,997.44 = 9,067.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,590.54x = 15,997.44 × 9,067.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,590.54x = 145,059,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,059,346.79/11,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,515.32

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