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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,885.81, 17,822.14 and 8,141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,885.81, 17,822.14 and 8,141.87 is: 12,208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,885.81 : 17,822.14 = 8,141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,885.81/17,822.14 = 8,141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,885.81x = 17,822.14 × 8,141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,885.81x = 145,105,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,105,571.20/11,885.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,208.31

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