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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,863.80, 17,795.70 and 11,863.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,863.80, 17,795.70 and 11,863.80 is: 17,795.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,863.80 : 17,795.70 = 11,863.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,863.80/17,795.70 = 11,863.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,863.80x = 17,795.70 × 11,863.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,863.80x = 211,124,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,124,625.66/11,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,795.70

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