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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,955.26, 17,912.38 and 6,689.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,955.26, 17,912.38 and 6,689.14 is: 10,022.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,955.26 : 17,912.38 = 6,689.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,955.26/17,912.38 = 6,689.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,955.26x = 17,912.38 × 6,689.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,955.26x = 119,818,417.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,818,417.55/11,955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.23

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