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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,969.92, 16,484.16 and 11,931.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,969.92, 16,484.16 and 11,931.04 is: 16,430.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,969.92 : 16,484.16 = 11,931.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,969.92/16,484.16 = 11,931.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,969.92x = 16,484.16 × 11,931.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,969.92x = 196,673,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,673,172.33/11,969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,430.62

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