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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,860.72, 17,682.97 and 11,557.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,860.72, 17,682.97 and 11,557.78 is: 17,231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,860.72 : 17,682.97 = 11,557.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,860.72/17,682.97 = 11,557.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,860.72x = 17,682.97 × 11,557.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,860.72x = 204,375,877.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,375,877.01/11,860.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,231.32

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