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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,955.44, 16,277.24 and 11,918.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,955.44, 16,277.24 and 11,918.36 is: 16,226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,955.44 : 16,277.24 = 11,918.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,955.44/16,277.24 = 11,918.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,955.44x = 16,277.24 × 11,918.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,955.44x = 193,998,006.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,998,006.13/11,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,226.76

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