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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,795.80, 17,693.70 and 11,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,795.80, 17,693.70 and 11,277.40 is: 16,916.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,795.80 : 17,693.70 = 11,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,795.80/17,693.70 = 11,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,795.80x = 17,693.70 × 11,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,795.80x = 199,538,932.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,538,932.38/11,795.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,916.10

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