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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,924.96, 17,881.36 and 4,523.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,924.96, 17,881.36 and 4,523.78 is: 6,783.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,924.96 : 17,881.36 = 4,523.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,924.96/17,881.36 = 4,523.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,924.96x = 17,881.36 × 4,523.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,924.96x = 80,891,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,891,372.13/11,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,783.37

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