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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,794.80, 16,268.76 and 9,695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,794.80, 16,268.76 and 9,695.28 is: 13,372.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,794.80 : 16,268.76 = 9,695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,794.80/16,268.76 = 9,695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,794.80x = 16,268.76 × 9,695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,794.80x = 157,730,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,730,183.45/11,794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,372.86

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