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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,629.83, 16,016.38 and 11,593.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,629.83, 16,016.38 and 11,593.38 is: 15,966.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,629.83 : 16,016.38 = 11,593.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,629.83/16,016.38 = 11,593.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,629.83x = 16,016.38 × 11,593.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,629.83x = 185,683,979.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,683,979.56/11,629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,966.18

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