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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,848.07, 17,853.82 and 9,813.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,848.07, 17,853.82 and 9,813.56 is: 14,788.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,848.07 : 17,853.82 = 9,813.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,848.07/17,853.82 = 9,813.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,848.07x = 17,853.82 × 9,813.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,848.07x = 175,209,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,209,420.00/11,848.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,788.01

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