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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,990.72, 17,998.88 and 10,612.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,990.72, 17,998.88 and 10,612.84 is: 15,930.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,990.72 : 17,998.88 = 10,612.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,990.72/17,998.88 = 10,612.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,990.72x = 17,998.88 × 10,612.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,990.72x = 191,019,233.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,019,233.62/11,990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,930.59

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