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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,968.88, 17,826.89 and 11,344.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,968.88, 17,826.89 and 11,344.37 is: 16,896.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,968.88 : 17,826.89 = 11,344.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,968.88/17,826.89 = 11,344.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,968.88x = 17,826.89 × 11,344.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,968.88x = 202,234,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,234,690.25/11,968.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,896.72

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