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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.80, 16,811.40 and 11,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.80, 16,811.40 and 11,995.80 is: 16,811.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.80 : 16,811.40 = 11,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.80/16,811.40 = 11,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.80x = 16,811.40 × 11,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.80x = 201,666,192.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,666,192.12/11,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,811.40

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