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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,962.92, 16,474.50 and 11,924.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,962.92, 16,474.50 and 11,924.04 is: 16,420.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,962.92 : 16,474.50 = 11,924.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,962.92/16,474.50 = 11,924.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,962.92x = 16,474.50 × 11,924.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,962.92x = 196,442,596.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,442,596.98/11,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,420.96

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