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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,732.65, 17,573.15 and 11,085.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,732.65, 17,573.15 and 11,085.66 is: 16,604.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,732.65 : 17,573.15 = 11,085.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,732.65/17,573.15 = 11,085.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,732.65x = 17,573.15 × 11,085.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,732.65x = 194,809,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,809,993.74/11,732.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,604.10

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