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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,931.72, 17,903.88 and 8,671.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,931.72, 17,903.88 and 8,671.80 is: 13,012.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,931.72 : 17,903.88 = 8,671.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,931.72/17,903.88 = 8,671.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,931.72x = 17,903.88 × 8,671.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,931.72x = 155,258,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,258,866.58/11,931.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,012.28

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