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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,883.74, 17,849.90 and 10,038.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,883.74, 17,849.90 and 10,038.15 is: 15,077.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,883.74 : 17,849.90 = 10,038.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,883.74/17,849.90 = 10,038.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,883.74x = 17,849.90 × 10,038.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,883.74x = 179,179,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,179,998.78/11,883.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,077.75

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