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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.59, 17,806.38 and 11,332.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.59, 17,806.38 and 11,332.77 is: 17,016.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.59 : 17,806.38 = 11,332.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.59/17,806.38 = 11,332.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.59x = 17,806.38 × 11,332.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.59x = 201,795,609.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,795,609.07/11,858.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,016.83

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