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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,824.68, 16,199.72 and 11,381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,824.68, 16,199.72 and 11,381.52 is: 15,592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,824.68 : 16,199.72 = 11,381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,824.68/16,199.72 = 11,381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,824.68x = 16,199.72 × 11,381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,824.68x = 184,377,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,377,380.27/11,824.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.59

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