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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,872.20, 17,791.86 and 10,108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,872.20, 17,791.86 and 10,108.02 is: 15,148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,872.20 : 17,791.86 = 10,108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,872.20/17,791.86 = 10,108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,872.20x = 17,791.86 × 10,108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,872.20x = 179,840,476.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,840,476.72/11,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,148.03

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