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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.23, 17,006.49 and 9,787.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.23, 17,006.49 and 9,787.59 is: 14,649.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.23 : 17,006.49 = 9,787.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.23/17,006.49 = 9,787.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.23x = 17,006.49 × 9,787.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.23x = 166,452,551.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,452,551.46/11,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,649.64

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