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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.29, 17,946.37 and 10,370.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.29, 17,946.37 and 10,370.35 is: 15,513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.29 : 17,946.37 = 10,370.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.29/17,946.37 = 10,370.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.29x = 17,946.37 × 10,370.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.29x = 186,110,106.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,110,106.23/11,996.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,513.98

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