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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,821.33, 16,344.58 and 11,298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,821.33, 16,344.58 and 11,298.50 is: 15,621.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,821.33 : 16,344.58 = 11,298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,821.33/16,344.58 = 11,298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,821.33x = 16,344.58 × 11,298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,821.33x = 184,669,276.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,669,276.39/11,821.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,621.70

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