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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,804.33, 16,254.81 and 11,542.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,804.33, 16,254.81 and 11,542.38 is: 15,894.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,804.33 : 16,254.81 = 11,542.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,804.33/16,254.81 = 11,542.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,804.33x = 16,254.81 × 11,542.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,804.33x = 187,619,193.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,619,193.85/11,804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,894.10

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