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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,891.88, 16,404.66 and 11,047.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,891.88, 16,404.66 and 11,047.59 is: 15,239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,891.88 : 16,404.66 = 11,047.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,891.88/16,404.66 = 11,047.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,891.88x = 16,404.66 × 11,047.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,891.88x = 181,231,957.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,231,957.77/11,891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.98

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