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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.56, 18,004.26 and 7,835.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.56, 18,004.26 and 7,835.56 is: 11,759.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.56 : 18,004.26 = 7,835.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.56/18,004.26 = 7,835.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.56x = 18,004.26 × 7,835.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.56x = 141,073,459.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,073,459.49/11,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,759.49

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