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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,174.70, 16,762.05 and 9,504.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,174.70, 16,762.05 and 9,504.30 is: 14,256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,174.70 : 16,762.05 = 9,504.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,174.70/16,762.05 = 9,504.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,174.70x = 16,762.05 × 9,504.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,174.70x = 159,311,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,311,551.82/11,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.45

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