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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,834.53, 17,772.46 and 10,908.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,834.53, 17,772.46 and 10,908.70 is: 16,382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,834.53 : 17,772.46 = 10,908.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,834.53/17,772.46 = 10,908.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,834.53x = 17,772.46 × 10,908.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,834.53x = 193,874,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,874,362.70/11,834.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,382.10

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