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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,923.63, 17,798.26 and 11,056.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,923.63, 17,798.26 and 11,056.28 is: 16,503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,923.63 : 17,798.26 = 11,056.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,923.63/17,798.26 = 11,056.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,923.63x = 17,798.26 × 11,056.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,923.63x = 196,782,546.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,782,546.07/11,923.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,503.58

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