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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,950.23, 17,925.15 and 4,158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,950.23, 17,925.15 and 4,158.84 is: 6,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,950.23 : 17,925.15 = 4,158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,950.23/17,925.15 = 4,158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,950.23x = 17,925.15 × 4,158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,950.23x = 74,547,890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,547,890.25/11,950.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.20

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