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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,989.38, 17,892.51 and 10,677.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,989.38, 17,892.51 and 10,677.18 is: 15,934.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,989.38 : 17,892.51 = 10,677.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,989.38/17,892.51 = 10,677.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,989.38x = 17,892.51 × 10,677.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,989.38x = 191,041,549.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,041,549.92/11,989.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,934.23

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