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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,979.48, 17,863.68 and 11,148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,979.48, 17,863.68 and 11,148.42 is: 16,624.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,979.48 : 17,863.68 = 11,148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,979.48/17,863.68 = 11,148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,979.48x = 17,863.68 × 11,148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,979.48x = 199,151,807.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,151,807.39/11,979.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,624.41

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