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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,929.52, 17,837.38 and 10,883.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,929.52, 17,837.38 and 10,883.86 is: 16,273.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,929.52 : 17,837.38 = 10,883.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,929.52/17,837.38 = 10,883.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,929.52x = 17,837.38 × 10,883.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,929.52x = 194,139,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,139,444.70/11,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,273.88

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