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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,922.88, 17,797.14 and 11,055.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,922.88, 17,797.14 and 11,055.53 is: 16,502.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,922.88 : 17,797.14 = 11,055.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,922.88/17,797.14 = 11,055.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,922.88x = 17,797.14 × 11,055.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,922.88x = 196,756,815.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,756,815.18/11,922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,502.46

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