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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,988.80, 17,983.20 and 10,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,988.80, 17,983.20 and 10,913.60 is: 16,370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,988.80 : 17,983.20 = 10,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,988.80/17,983.20 = 10,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,988.80x = 17,983.20 × 10,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,988.80x = 196,261,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,261,451.52/11,988.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,370.40

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