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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.96, 16,572.04 and 11,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.96, 16,572.04 and 11,333.52 is: 15,606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.96 : 16,572.04 = 11,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.96/16,572.04 = 11,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.96x = 16,572.04 × 11,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.96x = 187,819,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,819,546.78/12,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,606.16

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