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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,972.16, 47,963.04 and 11,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,972.16, 47,963.04 and 11,194 is: 16,792.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,972.16 : 47,963.04 = 11,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,972.16/47,963.04 = 11,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,972.16x = 47,963.04 × 11,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,972.16x = 536,898,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,898,269.76/31,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,792.68

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