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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,803.32, 16,253.45 and 11,541.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,803.32, 16,253.45 and 11,541.39 is: 15,892.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,803.32 : 16,253.45 = 11,541.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,803.32/16,253.45 = 11,541.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,803.32x = 16,253.45 × 11,541.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,803.32x = 187,587,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,587,347.59/11,803.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,892.76

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