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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,922.66, 17,796.51 and 11,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,922.66, 17,796.51 and 11,043 is: 16,483.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,922.66 : 17,796.51 = 11,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,922.66/17,796.51 = 11,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,922.66x = 17,796.51 × 11,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,922.66x = 196,526,859.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,526,859.93/11,922.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,483.47

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