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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,927.38, 17,803.87 and 11,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,927.38, 17,803.87 and 11,060.02 is: 16,509.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,927.38 : 17,803.87 = 11,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,927.38/17,803.87 = 11,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,927.38x = 17,803.87 × 11,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,927.38x = 196,911,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,911,158.28/11,927.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,509.17

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