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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,961.27, 17,898.17 and 10,014.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,961.27, 17,898.17 and 10,014.84 is: 14,985.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,961.27 : 17,898.17 = 10,014.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,961.27/17,898.17 = 10,014.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,961.27x = 17,898.17 × 10,014.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,961.27x = 179,247,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,247,258.77/11,961.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,985.64

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