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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,794.60, 16,233.78 and 11,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,794.60, 16,233.78 and 11,114.20 is: 15,297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,794.60 : 16,233.78 = 11,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,794.60/16,233.78 = 11,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,794.60x = 16,233.78 × 11,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,794.60x = 180,425,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,425,477.68/11,794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,297.30

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