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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,950.93, 17,923.36 and 8,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,950.93, 17,923.36 and 8,473.60 is: 12,708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,950.93 : 17,923.36 = 8,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,950.93/17,923.36 = 8,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,950.93x = 17,923.36 × 8,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,950.93x = 151,875,383.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,875,383.30/11,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,708.25

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