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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,872.20, 17,808.34 and 11,150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,872.20, 17,808.34 and 11,150.48 is: 16,725.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,872.20 : 17,808.34 = 11,150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,872.20/17,808.34 = 11,150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,872.20x = 17,808.34 × 11,150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,872.20x = 198,571,539.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,571,539.00/11,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,725.76

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