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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.24, 16,911.26 and 7,993.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.24, 16,911.26 and 7,993.68 is: 12,002.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.24 : 16,911.26 = 7,993.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.24/16,911.26 = 7,993.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.24x = 16,911.26 × 7,993.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.24x = 135,183,200.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,183,200.84/11,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,002.16

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