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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,939.76, 17,918.97 and 8,267.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,939.76, 17,918.97 and 8,267.73 is: 12,408.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,939.76 : 17,918.97 = 8,267.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,939.76/17,918.97 = 8,267.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,939.76x = 17,918.97 × 8,267.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,939.76x = 148,149,205.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,149,205.84/11,939.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,408.06

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