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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,785.88, 17,711.22 and 11,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,785.88, 17,711.22 and 11,015.30 is: 16,553.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,785.88 : 17,711.22 = 11,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,785.88/17,711.22 = 11,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,785.88x = 17,711.22 × 11,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,785.88x = 195,094,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,094,401.67/11,785.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,553.23

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