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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592, 17,238.89 and 11,222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592, 17,238.89 and 11,222.96 is: 16,690.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592 : 17,238.89 = 11,222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592/17,238.89 = 11,222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592x = 17,238.89 × 11,222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592x = 193,471,230.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,471,230.61/11,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,690.06

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