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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,016.06, 16,593.57 and 11,361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,016.06, 16,593.57 and 11,361.58 is: 15,689.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,016.06 : 16,593.57 = 11,361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,016.06/16,593.57 = 11,361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,016.06x = 16,593.57 × 11,361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,016.06x = 188,529,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,529,173.04/12,016.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,689.77

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