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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,825.96, 16,311.62 and 9,587.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,825.96, 16,311.62 and 9,587.92 is: 13,224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,825.96 : 16,311.62 = 9,587.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,825.96/16,311.62 = 9,587.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,825.96x = 16,311.62 × 9,587.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,825.96x = 156,394,507.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,394,507.63/11,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,224.68

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