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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,980.92, 17,979.88 and 9,668.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,980.92, 17,979.88 and 9,668.90 is: 14,510.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,980.92 : 17,979.88 = 9,668.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,980.92/17,979.88 = 9,668.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,980.92x = 17,979.88 × 9,668.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,980.92x = 173,845,661.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,845,661.73/11,980.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,510.21

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