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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,926.96, 17,902.88 and 8,810.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,926.96, 17,902.88 and 8,810.48 is: 13,224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,926.96 : 17,902.88 = 8,810.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,926.96/17,902.88 = 8,810.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,926.96x = 17,902.88 × 8,810.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,926.96x = 157,732,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,732,966.18/11,926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,224.91

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