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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,116.69, 17,974.89 and 11,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,116.69, 17,974.89 and 11,855.52 is: 16,246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,116.69 : 17,974.89 = 11,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,116.69/17,974.89 = 11,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,116.69x = 17,974.89 × 11,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,116.69x = 213,101,667.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,101,667.89/13,116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,246.60

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