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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,326.32, 15,614.64 and 9,430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,326.32, 15,614.64 and 9,430.92 is: 13,001.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,326.32 : 15,614.64 = 9,430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,326.32/15,614.64 = 9,430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,326.32x = 15,614.64 × 9,430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,326.32x = 147,260,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,260,420.67/11,326.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.61

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