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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,799.45, 16,248.09 and 11,537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,799.45, 16,248.09 and 11,537.52 is: 15,887.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,799.45 : 16,248.09 = 11,537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,799.45/16,248.09 = 11,537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,799.45x = 16,248.09 × 11,537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,799.45x = 187,462,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,462,663.34/11,799.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,887.41

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