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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,954.30, 17,940.73 and 8,282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,954.30, 17,940.73 and 8,282.26 is: 12,429.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,954.30 : 17,940.73 = 8,282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,954.30/17,940.73 = 8,282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,954.30x = 17,940.73 × 8,282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,954.30x = 148,589,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,589,790.45/11,954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.82

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