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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,958.84, 17,922.06 and 11,604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,958.84, 17,922.06 and 11,604.06 is: 17,390.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,958.84 : 17,922.06 = 11,604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,958.84/17,922.06 = 11,604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,958.84x = 17,922.06 × 11,604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,958.84x = 207,968,659.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,968,659.56/11,958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,390.37

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