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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.62, 16,108.76 and 11,472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.62, 16,108.76 and 11,472.20 is: 15,941.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.62 : 16,108.76 = 11,472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.62/16,108.76 = 11,472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.62x = 16,108.76 × 11,472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.62x = 184,802,916.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,802,916.47/11,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,941.43

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