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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,983.66, 17,927.31 and 10,357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,983.66, 17,927.31 and 10,357.66 is: 15,494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,983.66 : 17,927.31 = 10,357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,983.66/17,927.31 = 10,357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,983.66x = 17,927.31 × 10,357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,983.66x = 185,684,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,684,981.69/11,983.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,494.85

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