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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,904.59, 17,853.44 and 4,006.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,904.59, 17,853.44 and 4,006.23 is: 6,008.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,904.59 : 17,853.44 = 4,006.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,904.59/17,853.44 = 4,006.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,904.59x = 17,853.44 × 4,006.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,904.59x = 71,524,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,524,966.90/11,904.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.19

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