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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,807.60, 17,711.40 and 11,807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,807.60, 17,711.40 and 11,807.60 is: 17,711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,807.60 : 17,711.40 = 11,807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,807.60/17,711.40 = 11,807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,807.60x = 17,711.40 × 11,807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,807.60x = 209,129,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,129,126.64/11,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,711.40

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