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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,796.94, 16,244.65 and 11,535.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,796.94, 16,244.65 and 11,535.01 is: 15,883.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,796.94 : 16,244.65 = 11,535.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,796.94/16,244.65 = 11,535.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,796.94x = 16,244.65 × 11,535.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,796.94x = 187,382,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,382,174.00/11,796.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,883.96

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