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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,972.88, 17,999.64 and 9,797.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,972.88, 17,999.64 and 9,797.40 is: 14,729.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,972.88 : 17,999.64 = 9,797.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,972.88/17,999.64 = 9,797.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,972.88x = 17,999.64 × 9,797.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,972.88x = 176,349,672.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,349,672.94/11,972.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,729.09

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