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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.76, 17,997.30 and 11,794.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.76, 17,997.30 and 11,794.44 is: 17,548.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.76 : 17,997.30 = 11,794.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.76/17,997.30 = 11,794.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.76x = 17,997.30 × 11,794.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.76x = 212,268,075.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,268,075.01/12,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,548.97

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