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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,924.11, 17,897.94 and 8,952.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,924.11, 17,897.94 and 8,952.22 is: 13,437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,924.11 : 17,897.94 = 8,952.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,924.11/17,897.94 = 8,952.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,924.11x = 17,897.94 × 8,952.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,924.11x = 160,226,296.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,226,296.43/11,924.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,437.17

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