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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,795.66, 16,255.13 and 11,024.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,795.66, 16,255.13 and 11,024.74 is: 15,192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,795.66 : 16,255.13 = 11,024.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,795.66/16,255.13 = 11,024.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,795.66x = 16,255.13 × 11,024.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,795.66x = 179,208,581.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,208,581.92/11,795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,192.76

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