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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,869.84, 17,823.28 and 11,344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,869.84, 17,823.28 and 11,344.04 is: 17,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,869.84 : 17,823.28 = 11,344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,869.84/17,823.28 = 11,344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,869.84x = 17,823.28 × 11,344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,869.84x = 202,188,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,188,001.25/11,869.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,033.76

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