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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,816.63, 17,724.97 and 11,094.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,816.63, 17,724.97 and 11,094.92 is: 16,642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,816.63 : 17,724.97 = 11,094.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,816.63/17,724.97 = 11,094.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,816.63x = 17,724.97 × 11,094.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,816.63x = 196,657,096.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,657,096.42/11,816.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,642.40

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