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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,997.60, 17,975.26 and 10,692.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,997.60, 17,975.26 and 10,692.96 is: 16,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,997.60 : 17,975.26 = 10,692.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,997.60/17,975.26 = 10,692.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,997.60x = 17,975.26 × 10,692.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,997.60x = 192,208,736.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,208,736.17/11,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,020.60

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