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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,924.96, 17,887.44 and 4,133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,924.96, 17,887.44 and 4,133.84 is: 6,200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,924.96 : 17,887.44 = 4,133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,924.96/17,887.44 = 4,133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,924.96x = 17,887.44 × 4,133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,924.96x = 73,943,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,943,814.97/11,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.76

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