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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,924.72, 17,893.38 and 8,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,924.72, 17,893.38 and 8,664.76 is: 13,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,924.72 : 17,893.38 = 8,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,924.72/17,893.38 = 8,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,924.72x = 17,893.38 × 8,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,924.72x = 155,041,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,041,843.29/11,924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.72

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