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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,618.07, 17,315.35 and 11,599.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,618.07, 17,315.35 and 11,599.62 is: 17,287.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,618.07 : 17,315.35 = 11,599.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,618.07/17,315.35 = 11,599.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,618.07x = 17,315.35 × 11,599.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,618.07x = 200,851,480.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,851,480.17/11,618.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,287.85

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