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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,631.93, 16,055.61 and 11,036.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,631.93, 16,055.61 and 11,036.79 is: 15,234.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,631.93 : 16,055.61 = 11,036.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,631.93/16,055.61 = 11,036.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,631.93x = 16,055.61 × 11,036.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,631.93x = 177,202,395.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,202,395.89/11,631.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,234.14

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