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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,892.98, 17,734.78 and 11,061.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,892.98, 17,734.78 and 11,061.92 is: 16,495.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,892.98 : 17,734.78 = 11,061.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,892.98/17,734.78 = 11,061.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,892.98x = 17,734.78 × 11,061.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,892.98x = 196,180,717.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,180,717.58/11,892.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,495.51

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