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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,770.92, 16,210.53 and 11,734.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,770.92, 16,210.53 and 11,734.47 is: 16,160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,770.92 : 16,210.53 = 11,734.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,770.92/16,210.53 = 11,734.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,770.92x = 16,210.53 × 11,734.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,770.92x = 190,221,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,221,977.97/11,770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,160.33

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