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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,610.74, 16,045.90 and 11,196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,610.74, 16,045.90 and 11,196.02 is: 15,472.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,610.74 : 16,045.90 = 11,196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,610.74/16,045.90 = 11,196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,610.74x = 16,045.90 × 11,196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,610.74x = 179,650,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,650,217.32/11,610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,472.76

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