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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,984.18, 17,977.89 and 11,255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,984.18, 17,977.89 and 11,255.18 is: 16,884.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,984.18 : 17,977.89 = 11,255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,984.18/17,977.89 = 11,255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,984.18x = 17,977.89 × 11,255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,984.18x = 202,344,387.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,344,387.97/11,984.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,884.29

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