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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,929.68, 17,774.64 and 11,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,929.68, 17,774.64 and 11,259 is: 16,775.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,929.68 : 17,774.64 = 11,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,929.68/17,774.64 = 11,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,929.68x = 17,774.64 × 11,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,929.68x = 200,124,671.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,124,671.76/11,929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,775.36

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