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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,965.26, 17,858.29 and 11,177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,965.26, 17,858.29 and 11,177.94 is: 16,683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,965.26 : 17,858.29 = 11,177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,965.26/17,858.29 = 11,177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,965.26x = 17,858.29 × 11,177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,965.26x = 199,618,894.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,618,894.12/11,965.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,683.21

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