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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,162.96, 16,779.96 and 11,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,162.96, 16,779.96 and 11,329.20 is: 15,629.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,162.96 : 16,779.96 = 11,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,162.96/16,779.96 = 11,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,162.96x = 16,779.96 × 11,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,162.96x = 190,103,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,103,522.83/12,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,629.71

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