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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,903.99, 17,751.08 and 11,797.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,903.99, 17,751.08 and 11,797.27 is: 17,591.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,903.99 : 17,751.08 = 11,797.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,903.99/17,751.08 = 11,797.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,903.99x = 17,751.08 × 11,797.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,903.99x = 209,414,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,414,318.59/11,903.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.95

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