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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,366.38, 17,027.70 and 9,288.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,366.38, 17,027.70 and 9,288.73 is: 13,915.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,366.38 : 17,027.70 = 9,288.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,366.38/17,027.70 = 9,288.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,366.38x = 17,027.70 × 9,288.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,366.38x = 158,165,707.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,165,707.82/11,366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.22

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