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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,934.90, 16,342.83 and 11,464.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,934.90, 16,342.83 and 11,464.35 is: 15,698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,934.90 : 16,342.83 = 11,464.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,934.90/16,342.83 = 11,464.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,934.90x = 16,342.83 × 11,464.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,934.90x = 187,359,956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,359,956.15/11,934.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,698.50

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