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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,366.40, 17,049.60 and 9,638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,366.40, 17,049.60 and 9,638.40 is: 14,457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,366.40 : 17,049.60 = 9,638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,366.40/17,049.60 = 9,638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,366.40x = 17,049.60 × 9,638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,366.40x = 164,330,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,330,864.64/11,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,457.60

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