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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.60, 17,973.77 and 10,691.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.60, 17,973.77 and 10,691.96 is: 16,019.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.60 : 17,973.77 = 10,691.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.60/17,973.77 = 10,691.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.60x = 17,973.77 × 10,691.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.60x = 192,174,686.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,174,686.56/11,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,019.10

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