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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,635.91, 17,322.26 and 11,566.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,635.91, 17,322.26 and 11,566.72 is: 17,219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,635.91 : 17,322.26 = 11,566.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,635.91/17,322.26 = 11,566.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,635.91x = 17,322.26 × 11,566.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,635.91x = 200,361,731.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,361,731.19/11,635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,219.26

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