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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,973.38, 17,833.59 and 11,348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,973.38, 17,833.59 and 11,348.87 is: 16,903.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,973.38 : 17,833.59 = 11,348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,973.38/17,833.59 = 11,348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,973.38x = 17,833.59 × 11,348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,973.38x = 202,391,005.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,391,005.38/11,973.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,903.42

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