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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,955.49, 17,933.24 and 3,190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,955.49, 17,933.24 and 3,190.44 is: 4,785.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,955.49 : 17,933.24 = 3,190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,955.49/17,933.24 = 3,190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,955.49x = 17,933.24 × 3,190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,955.49x = 57,214,926.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,214,926.23/11,955.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.66

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