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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,838.66, 17,741.06 and 8,693.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,838.66, 17,741.06 and 8,693.99 is: 13,028.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,838.66 : 17,741.06 = 8,693.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,838.66/17,741.06 = 8,693.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,838.66x = 17,741.06 × 8,693.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,838.66x = 154,240,466.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,240,466.05/11,838.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.54

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