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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,795.32, 17,693.52 and 11,227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,795.32, 17,693.52 and 11,227.88 is: 16,842.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,795.32 : 17,693.52 = 11,227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,795.32/17,693.52 = 11,227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,795.32x = 17,693.52 × 11,227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,795.32x = 198,660,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,660,719.34/11,795.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,842.33

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