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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,969.47, 17,954.19 and 11,952.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,969.47, 17,954.19 and 11,952.17 is: 17,928.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,969.47 : 17,954.19 = 11,952.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,969.47/17,954.19 = 11,952.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,969.47x = 17,954.19 × 11,952.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,969.47x = 214,591,381.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,591,381.56/11,969.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,928.24

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