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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,999.80, 17,999.70 and 11,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,999.80, 17,999.70 and 11,231.80 is: 16,847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,999.80 : 17,999.70 = 11,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,999.80/17,999.70 = 11,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,999.80x = 17,999.70 × 11,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,999.80x = 202,169,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,169,030.46/11,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,847.70

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