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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,955.16, 17,930.30 and 11,362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,955.16, 17,930.30 and 11,362.40 is: 17,041.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,955.16 : 17,930.30 = 11,362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,955.16/17,930.30 = 11,362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,955.16x = 17,930.30 × 11,362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,955.16x = 203,731,094.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,731,094.26/11,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,041.27

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