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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,955.69, 17,933.13 and 3,190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,955.69, 17,933.13 and 3,190.14 is: 4,785.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,955.69 : 17,933.13 = 3,190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,955.69/17,933.13 = 3,190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,955.69x = 17,933.13 × 3,190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,955.69x = 57,209,195.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,209,195.34/11,955.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.10

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