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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,798.22, 17,699.76 and 9,863.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,798.22, 17,699.76 and 9,863.94 is: 14,797.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,798.22 : 17,699.76 = 9,863.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,798.22/17,699.76 = 9,863.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,798.22x = 17,699.76 × 9,863.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,798.22x = 174,589,370.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,589,370.65/11,798.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,797.94

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