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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,924.68, 17,886.74 and 4,133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,924.68, 17,886.74 and 4,133.40 is: 6,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,924.68 : 17,886.74 = 4,133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,924.68/17,886.74 = 4,133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,924.68x = 17,886.74 × 4,133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,924.68x = 73,933,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,933,051.12/11,924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.00

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