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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,796.72, 17,595.44 and 11,111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,796.72, 17,595.44 and 11,111.46 is: 16,573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,796.72 : 17,595.44 = 11,111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,796.72/17,595.44 = 11,111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,796.72x = 17,595.44 × 11,111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,796.72x = 195,510,972.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,510,972.19/11,796.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,573.33

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