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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,963.88, 17,835.06 and 11,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,963.88, 17,835.06 and 11,774.40 is: 17,552.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,963.88 : 17,835.06 = 11,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,963.88/17,835.06 = 11,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,963.88x = 17,835.06 × 11,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,963.88x = 209,997,130.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,997,130.46/11,963.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,552.59

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