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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,904.96, 17,855.12 and 8,755.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,904.96, 17,855.12 and 8,755.68 is: 13,131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,904.96 : 17,855.12 = 8,755.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,904.96/17,855.12 = 8,755.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,904.96x = 17,855.12 × 8,755.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,904.96x = 156,333,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,333,717.08/11,904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,131.81

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