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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,805.60, 17,708.40 and 9,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,805.60, 17,708.40 and 9,926.40 is: 14,889.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,805.60 : 17,708.40 = 9,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,805.60/17,708.40 = 9,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,805.60x = 17,708.40 × 9,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,805.60x = 175,780,661.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,780,661.76/11,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,889.60

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