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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,313, 16,991.94 and 11,323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,313, 16,991.94 and 11,323.72 is: 15,626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,313 : 16,991.94 = 11,323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,313/16,991.94 = 11,323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,313x = 16,991.94 × 11,323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,313x = 192,411,970.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,411,970.82/12,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.73

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