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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,826.70, 17,708.74 and 7,140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,826.70, 17,708.74 and 7,140.44 is: 10,691.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,826.70 : 17,708.74 = 7,140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,826.70/17,708.74 = 7,140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,826.70x = 17,708.74 × 7,140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,826.70x = 126,448,195.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,448,195.45/11,826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,691.76

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