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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,351.72, 17,039.74 and 9,606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,351.72, 17,039.74 and 9,606.58 is: 14,420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,351.72 : 17,039.74 = 9,606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,351.72/17,039.74 = 9,606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,351.72x = 17,039.74 × 9,606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,351.72x = 163,693,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,693,625.49/11,351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,420.16

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